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The ‘RM family’—Identification of all of its members

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Subgroups of reference materials are briefly outlined based on accompanying information and crucial material characteristics for their application. It is proposed to include, besides the certified reference materials, calibrants and so-called quality control materials under the family name ‘reference materials’.

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    Hendrik Emons

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Emons, H. The ‘RM family’—Identification of all of its members. Accred Qual Assur 10, 690–691 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-005-0046-z

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