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Hardness Standardization
Our objective is to standardize and improve hardness measurement both in the U.S. and internationally. NIST is the U.S. National Metrology … more
Atomistic Potentials and the Future of Nanomaterials Metrology
This project provides a resource to address some of the challenges to the wider use of quantitative classical atomistic simulations (e.g. … more
Continuing Support for Cement Manufacturing
Cement manufacturers and their customers rely on the NIST Portland cement SRMs for laboratory qualification under ASTM International C 114-07 … more
Metrics for Reactive Wetting in Complex Systems
For processes involving wetting between two materials, classically defined metrics such as surface or interface energy and contact angle are only … more
Magnetic Imaging
Our goal is to develop a real-time magnetic domain imaging system and apply it to technologically important systems, including data-storage and … more
Lead-Free Surface Finishes for Electronic Components: Tin Whisker Growth
This project will provide data and materials measurements necessary to improve the reliability of solder interconnects degraded by the switch to … more |
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