Analytical Science

Constant Pressure Cylinder
Constant pressure cylinder for
liquefied petroleum gas standards

NPL Analytical Science provides world-class research, consultancy, calibrations and specialised measurement services in Gas Standards and Trace Analysis & Electrochemistry, supporting quality of life, innovation and competitiveness. This range of scientific capability brings excellent interdisciplinary skills for frontier research, innovative problem solving and strong measurement services.

We also perform research into the areas of surface & nanoanalysis, biotechnology and environmental measurement

Analytical Science areas

  • NPL produces an extensive range of gas calibration mixtures through a chain of direct comparisons to the national measurement standards, for highly accurate measurements of ambient air quality, natural gas, industrial emissions, vehicle and aircraft emissions, odour measurement and occupational exposure.
  • The electrochemistry and trace analysis area aims to apply measurement science to an array of trace analysis problems, particularly within environmental matrices. This area encompasses a diverse portfolio of technologies and research in three main areas: Electrochemistry, Trace Analysis, and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS).