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Traceability of frequency based mass measurements using a quartz crystal microbalance

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Author(s)

Corey A. Stambaugh, Joshua M. Pomeroy, Hamza Shakeel

Abstract

The Quartz Crystal Microbalance provides critical measurement capability for a wide variety of \textit{in situ} and \textit{in vivo} applications. However, it suffers from an underdeveloped connection to the SI (International System of Units). Here, a vacuum metal deposition system is used to deposit films of various masses on to the quartz crystals. The frequency change, which is proportional to the mass shift through the Sauerbrey equation, is compared to direct mass comparison measurements using an SI traceable set of mass artifacts.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the XXII IMEKO World Congress
Volume
1065
Conference Dates
September 3-6, 2018
Conference Location
Belfast

Keywords

QCM, sorption

Citation

Stambaugh, C. , Pomeroy, J. and Shakeel, H. (2018), Traceability of frequency based mass measurements using a quartz crystal microbalance, Proceedings of the XXII IMEKO World Congress, Belfast, -1, [online], https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1065/4/042002 (Accessed October 3, 2025)

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Created November 13, 2018, Updated June 2, 2021
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