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Glass Filters As a Standard Reference Material for Spectrophotometry Selection, Preparation, Certification, and Use of SRM 930 and SRM 1930 — NATL INST. OF STAND & TECH R.I.C. NISI PUBLICATIONS A 111 DM 2A7D2S 5 NIST SPECIAL PUBLICATION 260-116 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/Technology Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology Standard Reference Materials: Glass Filters as a Standard Reference Material for Spectrophotometry Selection, Preparation, Certification, and Use of SRM 930 and SRM 1930 R. Mavrodineanu, R. W. Burke, J. R. Baldwin, M. V. Smith, QC J. D. Messman, J. C. Travis, and J. C. Colbert 100 . U57 NO. 260-1 16 1994 The National Institute of Standards and Technology was established in 1988 by Congress to "assist industry in the development of technology . needed to improve product quality, to modernize manufacturing processes, to ensure product reliability . and to facilitate rapid commercialization . of products based on new scientific discoveries." 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Mavrodineanu R. W. Burke J. R. Baldwin M. V. Smith J. D. Messman J. C. Travis J. C. Colbert Office of Measurement Services Technology Services National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD 20899 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Ronald H. Brown, Secretary TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, Mary L. Good, Under Secretary for Technology NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, Arati Prabhakar, Director Issued March 1994 National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 260-116 Natl. Inst. Stand. Technol. Spec. Publ. 260-116, 198 pages (March 1994) CODEN: NSPUE2 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON: 1994 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325 Preface Standard Reference Materials (SRMs), as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are well-characterized materials produced in quantity and certified for one or more physical or chemical properties. They are used to assure the accuracy and compatibility of measurements throughout the Nation. SRMs are widely used as standards in many diverse fields in science, industry, and technology, both within the United States and throughout the world. They are also used extensively in the fields of environmental and clinical analysis. In many applications, traceability of quality control and measurement processes to the national measurement system is carried out though the use of SRMs. For many of the Nation's scientists and technologists, it is therefore of more than passing interest to know the details of the measurements made at NIST in arriving at the certified values of the SRMs produced. The NIST Special Publication 260 Series is a collection of publications reserved for this purpose. The 260 Series is dedicated to the dissemination of information on different phases of the preparation, measurement, certification, and use of NIST SRMs. In general, much more detail will be found in these publications than is generally included in scientific journal articles. This enables the user to assess the validity and accuracy of the measurement processes employed, to judge the statistical analysis, and to learn details of techniques and methods utilized for work entailing the greatest care and accuracy. These publications also should provide sufficient additional information so SRMs can be utilized in new applications in diverse fields not foreseen at the time the SRM was originally issued. Inquiries concerning the technical content of this publication should be directed to the author(s). Other questions concerned with the availability, delivery, price, and so forth, of NIST SRMs will receive prompt attention from: Standard Reference Materials Program Building 202, Room 204 National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Thomas E. Gills, Acting Chief Standard Reference Materials Program iii Abstract This publication describes the various factors that can affect the proper functioning of a spectrophotometer and suggests procedures to assess and control these factors. Particular consideration is given to the long- and short-term stability of a spectrophotometer, wavelength accuracy, spectral bandpass, stray radiation, and the accuracy of the transmittance or absorbance scale. A description is given of the Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) that can be used to control these factors. The methods for the preparation, certification, and use of two such materials (SRM 930 and SRM 1930) are also presented. The results obtained in the actual use of these SRMs are examined in some detail. An Appendix contains the reproduction of several publications and Certificates relevant to the subject discussed in this publication. Keywords : Accuracy in absorption spectrophotometry; glass filters; spectral bandpass; spectrophotometry; standard reference materials; stray radiation; testing of spectrophotometers; transmittance (absorbance) accuracy; wavelength accuracy. Disclaimer This publication is a contribution from the U.S. Government and hence is not subject to copyright. The identification of specific commercial instruments and products is given only to permit reproduction of the work described in this paper. In no instance does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, nor does it imply that the particular equipment or product is necessarily the best available for the purpose. iv Foreword Since its inauguration in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), formerly the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), has issued nearly 2000 different Standard Samples or Standard Reference Materials (SRMs). Many of these have been renewed several times; others have been replaced or discontinued as technology changed. Today, over 1000 SRMs are available, together with a large number of scientific publications related to the fundamental and applied characteristics of these materials. Each material is certified for chemical composition, chemical properties, or its physical or mechanical characteristics. Each SRM is provided with a Certificate or a Certificate of Analysis that contains the essential data concerning it properties or characteristics. The SRMs currently available cover a wide range of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties, and a corresponding wide range of measurement interests in practically all aspects of fundamental and applied science. These SRMs constitute a unique and invaluable means of transferring to the user accurate data obtained at NIST, and provide essential tools that can be used to improve accuracy in practically
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