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The role of reference materials in analytical chemistry

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The paper demonstrates a concept and possible models for an international infrastructure of chemical measurements by using reference materials.

The function of reference materials to establish traceability and means of quality assurance is emphasized.

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  1. Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, 12205, Berlin, Germany

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Presented at the Interact 2002 Conference, 21–25 July 2002, Sydney, Australia

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Zschunke, A. The role of reference materials in analytical chemistry. Accred Qual Assur 8, 247–251 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-003-0617-9

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