Standards

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Trust in Insulation Claims

NIST helps develop next-generation insulation materials so that new buildings can be designed to reduce energy usage and consumer costs.

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Innovation in Building Materials

NIST is helping industry improve concrete durability while reducing its cost and environmental impact.

Quality Satellite Imagery

NIST's calibrations enable space innovation and help U.S. companies lead in the “commercial space race.”

Better Cement and Mortar

NIST provides concrete standard reference materials that the industry uses to calibrate devices that measure how concrete flows.

Highly Accurate Measurements for Manufacturing at the Smallest Scale

NIST provides precision measurement of length for high-value manufacturing industries and scientific research institutions.

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Safe Mammography Doses

NIST’s calibration laboratory for mammographic X-rays helps to ensure that patients receive the appropriate X-ray exposures, which means fewer repeat tests and lower radiation doses.

Next-Generation MRIs

NIST's imaging "phantoms" support the quantitative analyses of images from MRIs.

Reliable Vaccine Storage

NIST's study of temperature control for vaccine storage and transport led to a significant reduction in vaccine waste.

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Fair Food Pricing

NIST helps protect consumers and businesses and ensures fair trading for grocery stores, restaurants and customers.

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Accurate Natural Gas Flow Measurements

NIST’s role in natural gas flow measurements promotes fairness and transparency by calibrating flow meters at “best in the world” accuracy.