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Chemical Sciences Division

Nearly every aspect of our high quality of life—the health care that brings us into the world, the food, vitamins, and medicines that sustain us, and the consumer products we enjoy and rely upon—depends on chemistry.

We provide the measurement science, standards, technology, and data that help members of industry, other government agencies, and academia make still more progress in the chemical sciences, from assessing human health with diagnostic tests to determining the nutritional value of food and supplements, from setting emissions standards to assessing the climate.

News and Updates

Events

NIST Food Safety Workshop

Mon, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 31 2019
NIST has extensive experience in preparation and characterization of reference materials and providing measurement

Projects and Programs

Advanced Materials Characterization

Ongoing
The Chemical Sciences Division supports the characterization of new, diverse, and technological critical materials. The constant evolution of material science

Audit of EPA Protocol Gas Suppliers

Ongoing
EPA Protocol gas mixture calibration standards are obtained by users to measure emissions of regulated gaseous species and ensure that they comply with US

Awards

Press Coverage

Featured Videos

Reference Materials and Reliable Food Measurements
Reference Materials and Reliable Food Measurements
NIST Analytical Chemistry Supports Industry and Health
NIST Analytical Chemistry Supports Industry and Health
NIST Chemist Melissa Phillips on Carbon
NIST Chemist Melissa Phillips on Carbon