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NPL has an experienced team of scientists working in extensive facilities, providing a unique capability in gas analysis. We supply an extensive range of gas calibration mixtures through a chain of direct comparisons to our national standards. These are used to underpin highly-accurate measurements of ambient air quality, natural gas, industrial emissions, vehicle and aircraft emissions and occupational exposure.
As the UK's National Metrology Institute (NMI), NPL provides traceability for gas-related measurement to internationally-recognised standards. We work in collaboration with NMIs around the world to ensure that these measurements are comparable, wherever and whenever they are made.
See NPL’s Calibration and Measurement Capabilities in the BIPM Key Comparison Database.
NPL has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Chemical Sciences Division at NIST. For a selection of components, NPL can offer gas reference materials and calibration services to organisations that require NIST traceability.
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Our range of standards provides ultimate references for highly accurate measurements of ambient air quality, gases, emissions and odours.
NPL provides a range of gas reference materials to enable the real composition of energy gases to be determined, as well as measuring samples to support your quality requirements.
NPL supplies primary reference materials (PRMs) to underpin atmospheric measurements of greenhouse gases, regulated air pollutants and volatile organic compounds. This enables accurate and reliable monitoring of air quality and climate.
NPL provides reference materials to enable the real composition of industrial and emissions gases to be determined using a range of established and new measurement techniques.
Our experienced gas scientists have developed a range of services to support accurate gas analysis, including our own software, proficiency testing schemes and accreditation.
Still struggling to work out what you need? We pride ourselves on giving sound technical advice to guide you. By combining expert advice, standard tests and bespoke consultancy, you can be confident in our approach.
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Our research and measurement solutions support innovation and product development. We work with companies to deliver business advantage and commercial success. Contact our Customer Services team on +44 20 8943 7070