{"id":17511,"date":"2024-06-18T15:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/reference-material-of-carbon-dioxide-in-nitrogen-prm\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T13:25:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T11:25:17","slug":"certificate-of-prm-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/about-vsl\/certificates\/certificate-of-prm-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate of PRM 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1668958376190{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lab-Foto-WEB-32.jpg?id=2224) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;main_header gradient_header dg-position-realtive&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-header&#8211;small&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1727263505629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Certificate of PRM 1<\/h1>\n<p>Here you will find an explanation about a VSL certificate issued for primary reference materials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-none dg-certificate&#8211;page&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221; el_id=&#8221;number-row&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710857773199{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;header&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>CERTIFICATE<\/h3>\n<p>Number C2345601.04<br \/>\nPage 1 of 2[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862192107{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text first-button&#8221; el_id=&#8221;title&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;title-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716304411{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;title&#8221;]<strong>Reference material of carbon dioxide in nitrogen<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;title-info&#8221;]The title contains the mixture type (reference material), the components and the matrix gas.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862175541{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Description[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862181806{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;description&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;description-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716321715{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Primary reference gas mixture (PRM), cylinder number D123456.<br \/>\nThe cylinder contains a mixture of carbon dioxide in nitrogen.<br \/>\nThe PRM is contained in a passivated aluminium cylinder. The cylinder has a water<br \/>\nvolume of 5 L and is pressurized to 12.3 MPa.<br \/>\nCylinder outlet conforms to DIN 1 specifications.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;description-info&#8221;]This section contains a description of the cylinder and the provided mixture. For primary reference gas mixtures, the result is the gravimetrically determined value, while for certified reference gas mixtures, the result is the analytically determined value. The cylinder number is identical to the number that is stamped into the wall of the cylinder, and this is the only connection between the certificate and the gas cylinder. The contents of the cylinder are mentioned, followed by the type of cylinder together with the volume and the gas pressure. Finally, the valve outlet type of the cylinder is specified.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710857271787{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Method[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862145537{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;method&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221; el_id=&#8221;method-row&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716341627{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Gravimetric preparation in accordance with ISO 6142-1:2015. Verified using gas chromatography with flame ionisation detector and methaniser in accordance with ISO 6143:2001.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;method-info&#8221;]Our primary reference gas mixtures are prepared gravimetrically in accordance with ISO 6142-1:2015. With this preparation method, we can offer mixtures with traceable values for the amount fraction of the requested component(s) together with their guaranteed stability and uncertainty. The method used for the verification of the mixture against VSL\u2019s primary standards is also specified.<\/p>\n<p>For certified reference gas mixtures, the method(s) used to attribute the result of the composition is mentioned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710857276461{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Result[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710861720019{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;result&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;result-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716654648{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;table&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Amount fraction <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>[mol\/mol]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Uncertainty <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>[mol\/mol]<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Carbon dioxide<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">60.12 \u00d7 10<span class=\"superscript\">-6<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a00.18 \u00d7 10<span class=\"superscript\">-6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The reported uncertainty of measurement is based on the standard uncertainty multiplied by a coverage factor <em>k<\/em> = 2, which for a normal distribution corresponds to a coverage probability of approximately 95 %. The standard uncertainty has been determined in accordance with the GUM \u2018Evaluation of measurement data &#8211; Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement\u2019.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;result-info&#8221;]The amount fraction of each component with its uncertainty is listed here or on a separate page. The section below gives a description of the stated measurement uncertainty. All contributing factors to the uncertainty, such as the purity of the raw materials, the weighing process and verification of the prepared mixture are combined into the standard uncertainty in accordance with GUM \u2018Evaluation of measurement data &#8211; Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement\u2019. The measurement uncertainty is provided as an expanded uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>For NO<strong>\u2082<\/strong> mixtures, an NO<strong>\u2093<\/strong> value can be found in the results table. NO<strong>\u2082<\/strong> undergoes a dimerization reaction with N<strong>\u2082<\/strong>O<strong>\u2084<\/strong>, which is in equilibrium. Therefore, NO<strong>\u2082<\/strong> mixtures always contain a small fraction of N<strong>\u2082<\/strong>O<strong>\u2084<\/strong>. HNO<strong>\u2083<\/strong> is a second impurity of which trace amounts are found in NO<strong>\u2082<\/strong> mixtures. The reported NO<strong>\u2093<\/strong> result consists of the results of these three components. Furthermore, for NO<strong>\u2082<\/strong> mixtures in nitrogen, approximately 1000 \u00b5mol mol<strong>\u207b\u00b9<\/strong> of oxygen is added in excess during preparation. This is mentioned in the \u2018Commutibility\u2019 and \u2018Additional information\u2019 sections on the certificate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862037150{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Traceability[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710861731654{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;traceability&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;traceability-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710863087324{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The results on this certificate are traceable to VSL Primary Standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;traceability-info&#8221;]The results on this certificate are traceable to VSL Primary Standards. This means that the result is related (traceable) to VSL\u2019s reference standards. More information is given on the final page. As stated in ISO 6142-1:2015, the metrological traceability of Class I calibration gas mixtures arises from correct determination of the masses added, conversion of the masses to the amounts of substance (taking into account the purity) and verification against independent measurement standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862031207{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Safety information[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710861850215{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;safety&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;safety-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710863071167{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The cylinder should be handled with care and by experienced personnel in a laboratory environment suitably equipped for the safe handling of gaseous materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;safety-info&#8221;]Our primary reference gas mixtures are prepared gravimetrically in accordance with ISO 6142-1:2015. With this preparation method, we can offer mixtures with traceable values for the amount fraction of the requested component(s) together with their guaranteed stability and uncertainty. The method used for the verification of the mixture against VSL\u2019s primary standards is also specified.<\/p>\n<p>For certified reference gas mixtures, the method(s) used to attribute the result of the composition is mentioned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862020145{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Instructions for use[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710861742109{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;instructions&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;instructions-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716446722{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The gas mixture can be used to validate and\/or calibrate analytical methods and<br \/>\nequipment. Do not use the cylinder in case the cylinder pressure is below 1 MPa.<br \/>\nFurther instructions regarding the handling of calibration gases can be found in ISO 16664:2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;instructions-info&#8221;]This section contains specific information on the intended use of the cylinder.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710857465627{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Expiry date[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710861761264{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text&#8221; el_id=&#8221;expiry&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;expiry-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716478608{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]This certificate is valid until 11 September 2027. After this date, the results stated are no longer guaranteed to be valid.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;expiry-info&#8221;]The expiry date is the date until when VSL can guarantee the result of the measurement. After this date, the result is no longer guaranteed. When the certificate is expired, contact our Sales department for advice on how to treat the gas mixture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862284323{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text first-button&#8221; el_id=&#8221;signature&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_id=&#8221;signature-row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716487522{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Delft, 23 September 2023<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of VSL,<br \/>\nThe Certificate Committee[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;signature-info&#8221;]All certificates contain an electronic signature to ensure authenticity. The signature is an electronic seal on the document that prohibits making alterations. Any alteration breaks this seal and is shown in the document. More information about the electronic signature can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/about-vsl\/quality\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;footer&#8221;]<strong>VSL B.V.<\/strong><br \/>\nThijsseweg 11, 2629 JA Delft (NL)<br \/>\nT +31152691500<br \/>\nI www.vsl.nl[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;footer&#8221;]This certificate is electronically signed and<br \/>\nsealed. This can be verified on<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/digital-certificates\">www.vsl.nl\/en\/digital-certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The measurement results presented in this<br \/>\ncertificate only relate to the standard(s) as<br \/>\ndescribed in this certificate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;footer&#8221;]This certificate is issued under the provision that no liability is accepted, and that the applicant gives warranty for each responsibility against third parties.<\/p>\n<p>This document may be freely distributed, but always in its entirety.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;footer-version&#8221;]version 28[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-none dg-certificate&#8211;page&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-small-bottom&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718716547046{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;header&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>CERTIFICATE<\/h3>\n<p>Number C2345601.01<br \/>\nPage 2 of 2[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710862300147{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-info&#8211;button dg-certificate&#8211;text no-sidebar&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accreditation&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-small-bottom&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;information&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accreditation-info&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710932239152{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The final page contains information about the accreditation of VSL.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;row&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;column&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accreditation-row&#8221;][vc_column_text]The reported results are consistent with the national designation of VSL, its international acceptance under the CIPM MRA and international accreditation (ILAC\/RvA) as mentioned on this page. If identified, only the noted designation or accreditation is valid.<\/p>\n<p>[1] The reported content in this certificate is traceable to the National (Primary) Standards of The Netherlands, which realize units of measurement according to the International System of Units (SI). Measurement traceability is realized according to ILAC policy on Metrological Traceability of Measurement results (ILAC-P10:07\/2020) and Acceptable Traceability (RvA-T018-NL\/UK, article 3.1).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1209&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Van Swinden Laboratorium (VSL) is designated by law as the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of the Netherlands. As such, it provides direct traceability of measurement results to internationally accepted measurement standards. VSL is a signatory member of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM). The existence of mutual confidence in product specifications and product control is of fundamental importance in order to fulfill international, harmonized legislation on trade, quality, health, safety, and the environment. In this respect, standardized and equivalent measurement units and traceability to internationally accepted standards are essential. More information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/<\/a> .<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[2] The reported content in this certificate is consistent with the Calibration and Measurement Capability represented in the Key Comparison Database (KCDB) as part of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11724&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>This certificate is consistent with the calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) that are included in Appendix C of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA) drawn up by the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM). Under the CIPM MRA, all participating institutes recognize the validity of each other\u2019s calibration and measurement certificates for the quantities, ranges and measurement uncertainties specified in the KCDB (for details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipm.org\/kcdb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bipm.org\/kcdb\/)<\/a>. The \u201cCIPM MRA Logo\u201d and this statement attest only to the measurement(s) applied for determining the certified values on the certificate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[3] The reported content in this certificate is consistent with the RvA scope of accreditation of VSL with identification P002 for producing reference materials against the requirements as laid down in<br \/>\nISO 17034:2016 and the relevant requirements of the ISO\/IEC 17025:2017.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11728&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6120&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dg-certificate&#8211;footer&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The scope can be verified on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rva.nl\/\">https:\/\/www.rva.nl\/<\/a>. 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