Reference materials in the system of metrological assurance of quantitative analysis
This publication gives brief information about the system of reference materials (RM) in the Russian Federation, particularly in the field of legal and regulatory support for the production and use of RM. The role of the State service for reference materials of composition and properties of substances and materials is discussed along with the components of state regulation in view of formation of the national market of reference materials. The aspects of «search» for RM that are necessary for implementation of the measurement tasks assigned to the laboratory are shown. The information about large producers of RM in metallurgy, nuclear energy and geology is presented.