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THE NIST MAGNETIC SUSPENSION MASS COMPARATOR: A LOOK AT TYPE B UNCERTAINTY

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Author(s)

Corey A. Stambaugh

Abstract

The magnetic suspension mass comparator is a unique system for calibrating kilogram artifacts between vacuum and air. While the MSMC allows for direct vacuum-to-air mass measurements, there are several corrections that need to be accounted. Here, we discuss in greater detail our work to understand the systematic error that results from magnetic interactions with the outside world.
Proceedings Title
IMEKO TC3, TC5 and TC22 International Conference 2017
Conference Dates
May 30-June 1, 2017
Conference Location
Helsinki, FI
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

SI, kilogram, magnet, magnetic suspension, Type B
Reference materials and Metrology

Citation

Stambaugh, C. (2017), THE NIST MAGNETIC SUSPENSION MASS COMPARATOR: A LOOK AT TYPE B UNCERTAINTY, IMEKO TC3, TC5 and TC22 International Conference 2017, Helsinki, FI, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=922465 (Accessed October 12, 2025)

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Created May 31, 2017, Updated April 12, 2022
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