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Material Measurement Laboratory

Chemical Sciences Division

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White paper box package containing label that reads Standard Reference Material 1641f Mercury In Water. It also contains a danger sign, NIST logo and additional small print that is not legible.

SRM Story: SRM 1641f Mercury in Water

Natural erosion and weathering of rocks and soils, as well as inputs from industrial processes, contribute to the mineral content of groundwater, rivers, lakes
SRM 2983

An SRM for Measuring Arsenic in Shellfish

NIST has developed many environmentally relevant Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) over the years, including whale blubber, fish and mussel tissues, human
Albumin and Creatinine in Frozen Human Urine

Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Monitoring

Kidney disease is a major global public health issue, with c hronic kidney disease (CKD) representing the 12 th highest cause of death worldwide. It has been
RMs 8690 to 8693

Standards for Tracking PFAS Contaminants

Aqueous film forming foams (AFFFs) containing PFAS have been used since the 1960s for fire control and training for aviation crash and jet fuel spills at
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