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Force Key Comparison CCM.F-K4.a and CCM.F-K4.b for 4 MN and 2 MN Forces

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Thomas W. Bartel

Abstract

This report gives the results for the Comité International des Poids et Mesures (CIPM) key comparisons in force, for the force values of 4 MN and 2 MN, designated by comparison numbers CCM.F-K4.a and CCM.F-K4.b, respectively. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) served as the pilot institute for these comparisons.
Citation
Metrologia
Volume
49
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

deadweight force standard, equivalence matrix, force, force metrology, force transfer standard, key comparison, national metrology institute, reference value, uncertainty
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Citation

Bartel, T. (2012), Force Key Comparison CCM.F-K4.a and CCM.F-K4.b for 4 MN and 2 MN Forces, Metrologia, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=904812 (Accessed May 9, 2025)

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Created March 29, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017