CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS FLX-CRM 113 Cement...2 O 3 5.14 0.07 NIST 1880B CaO 64.61 0.25 SI unit kg/kg...

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FLUXANA® GmbH & Co. KG, Borschelstr. 3, D-47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany Your supplier for XRF Application Solutions Tel 49(0)2821 997320/ Fax 49(0)2821 9973229, e-mail: [email protected], web: www.fluxana.com, FLUXANA® GmbH & Co.KG, Borschelstr.3, 47551 Bedburg-Hau Germany, Page 1/4 GM Dr. R. Schramm, reg.in Kleve HRA 2935, personal liability FLUXANA Verwaltungs-GmbH Bedburg-Hau, reg.in Kleve HRB 8211, FLUXANA®registered trademark FLUXANA CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS FLX-CRM 113 Cement Mass fraction in % Certified value 1) Uncertainty 2) Traceable to Al2O3 5.06 0.07 NIST 1880B CaO 63.63 0.25 SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3 0.007 0.002 NIST 1880B Fe2O3 2.75 0.03 NIST 1880B K2O 0.619 0.025 NIST 1880B MgO 2.49 0.06 NIST 1880B Mn2O3 0.233 0.020 NIST 1880B Na2O 0.092 0.027 NIST 1880B P2O5 0.135 0.003 NIST 1880B SiO2 20.98 0.09 SI unit kg/kg SO3 total 2.47 0.12 NIST 1880B SO4 2- as SO3 2.40 0.15 SI unit kg/kg SrO 0.064 0.019 NIST 1880B TiO2 0.231 0.013 NIST 1880B ZnO 0.030 0.002 NIST 1880B LOI 1.53 0.08 not certified, info only S 2- 0.137 0.019 not certified, info only 1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1880B or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. The sum of all oxides is 100.31%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO4 2- as SO3 and S 2- . Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    FLUXANA

    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

    FLX-CRM 113 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 5.06 0.07 NIST 1880B

    CaO 63.63 0.25 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.007 0.002 NIST 1880B

    Fe2O3 2.75 0.03 NIST 1880B

    K2O 0.619 0.025 NIST 1880B

    MgO 2.49 0.06 NIST 1880B

    Mn2O3 0.233 0.020 NIST 1880B

    Na2O 0.092 0.027 NIST 1880B

    P2O5 0.135 0.003 NIST 1880B

    SiO2 20.98 0.09 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 2.47 0.12 NIST 1880B

    SO42- as SO3 2.40 0.15 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.064 0.019 NIST 1880B

    TiO2 0.231 0.013 NIST 1880B

    ZnO 0.030 0.002 NIST 1880B

    LOI 1.53 0.08 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.137 0.019 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1880B or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability.

    The sum of all oxides is 100.31%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 113 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 5.14 0.07 NIST 1880B

    CaO 64.61 0.25 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.007 0.002 NIST 1880B

    Fe2O3 2.80 0.03 NIST 1880B

    K2O 0.628 0.026 NIST 1880B

    MgO 2.52 0.06 NIST 1880B

    Mn2O3 0.237 0.021 NIST 1880B

    Na2O 0.094 0.027 NIST 1880B

    P2O5 0.137 0.003 NIST 1880B

    SiO2 21.31 0.09 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 2.51 0.13 NIST 1880B

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.065 0.019 NIST 1880B

    TiO2 0.234 0.013 NIST 1880B

    ZnO 0.030 0.002 NIST 1880B

    LOI

    S2-

    Sum 100.31

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1880B from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1880B Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 113 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1880B SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 5.06 0.07 5.04 0.05

    CaO 63.62 0.47 63.63 0.25 63.68 0.27

    Cr2O3 0.007 0.002 0.008 0.001

    Fe2O3 2.76 0.03 2.76 0.03

    K2O 0.619 0.025 0.586 0.028

    MgO 2.49 0.06 2.45 0.03

    Mn2O3 0.233 0.020 0.22 0.02

    Na2O 0.092 0.027 0.106 0.031

    P2O5 0.135 0.003 0.137 0.007

    SiO2 20.99 0.37 20.98 0.09 21.10 0.14

    SO3 total 2.47 0.12 2.55 0.07

    SO42- as SO3 2.40 0.15 2.40 0.151)

    SrO 0.064 0.019 0.063 0.01

    TiO2 0.231 0.013 0.231 0.01

    ZnO 0.030 0.002 0.028 0.004

    LOI 1.58 0.08 1.53 0.081) 1.47 0.06

    S2- 0.137 0.019

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 100.36 100.43

    1) UCRM taken from the calculations based on NIST 1880B. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    FLX-CRM 114 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 6.94 0.08 NIST 1881A

    CaO 51.29 0.14 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.003 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.37 0.15 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.954 0.160 NIST 1881A

    MgO 4.93 0.21 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.154 0.012 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.277 0.044 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.027 0.008 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 28.61 0.26 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 4.07 0.20 not certified, info only

    SO42- as SO3 2.50 0.02 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.108 0.027 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.525 0.011 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.022 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI 1.28 0.18 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.676 0.182 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. The sum of all oxides is 100.55%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 114 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 7.03 0.09 NIST 1881A

    CaO 51.95 0.14 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.003 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.39 0.15 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.966 0.162 NIST 1881A

    MgO 4.99 0.22 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.156 0.012 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.281 0.045 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.028 0.008 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 28.98 0.26 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.109 0.028 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.532 0.011 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.023 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI

    S2-

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 114 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1881A SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 6.94 0.08 6.94 0.09

    CaO 51.35 0.37 51.29 0.14 51.19 0.29

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.003 0.009 0.002

    Fe2O3 1.37 0.15 1.44 0.03

    K2O 0.954 0.160 0.903 0.031

    MgO 4.93 0.21 4.84 0.05

    Mn2O3 0.154 0.012 0.148 0.014

    Na2O 0.277 0.044 0.260 0.031

    P2O5 0.027 0.008 0.024 0.004

    SiO2 28.66 0.30 28.61 0.26 28.70 0.16

    SO3 total 4.07 0.20

    SO42- as SO3 2.581) 0.02 2.50 0.023)

    SrO 0.108 0.027 0.102 0.013

    TiO2 0.525 0.011 0.518 0.014

    ZnO 0.022 0.003 0.022 0.005

    LOI 1.382) 0.18 1.28 0.183) 1.02 0.06

    S2- 0.676 0.182

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 100.18

    1) Traceable to NIST 1880B. 2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    FLX-CRM 115 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 8.13 0.08 NIST 1881A

    CaO 53.93 0.22 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.004 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 0.972 0.143 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.612 0.087 NIST 1881A

    MgO 2.93 0.12 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.214 0.035 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.194 0.050 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.073 0.006 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 27.29 0.06 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 3.90 0.26 not certified, info only

    SO42- as SO3 2.41 0.02 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.117 0.014 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.610 0.018 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.008 0.004 NIST 1881A

    LOI 1.56 0.08 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.611 0.340 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability.

    The sum of all oxides is 100.55%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 115 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 8.26 0.08 NIST 1881A

    CaO 54.79 0.23 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.004 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 0.987 0.145 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.622 0.088 NIST 1881A

    MgO 2.98 0.13 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.217 0.035 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.197 0.051 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.074 0.007 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 27.72 0.06 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.119 0.014 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.620 0.018 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.008 0.004 NIST 1881A

    LOI

    S2-

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 115 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1881A SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 8.13 0.08 8.12 0.08

    CaO 54.05 0.41 53.93 0.22 53.78 0.28

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.004 0.008 0.003

    Fe2O3 0.972 0.143 1.06 0.02

    K2O 0.612 0.087 0.594 0.028

    MgO 2.93 0.12 2.87 0.04

    Mn2O3 0.214 0.035 0.200 0.021

    Na2O 0.194 0.050 0.179 0.027

    P2O5 0.073 0.006 0.071 0.007

    SiO2 27.39 0.16 27.29 0.06 27.32 0.19

    SO3 total 3.90 0.26

    SO42- as SO3 2.491) 0.02 2.41 0.023)

    SrO 0.117 0.014 0.11 0.013

    TiO2 0.610 0.018 0.597 0.016

    ZnO 0.008 0.004 0.01 0.002

    LOI 1.672) 0.08 1.56 0.083) 1.32 0.06

    S2- 0.611 0.340

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 100.13

    1) Traceable to NIST 1880B. 2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

    FLX-CRM 116 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 9.11 0.13 NIST 1881A

    CaO 50.05 0.08 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 0.86 0.12 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.693 0.129 NIST 1881A

    MgO 4.47 0.20 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.238 0.035 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.201 0.049 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.034 0.007 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 30.81 0.20 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 3.14 0.24 not certified, info only

    SO42- as SO3 1.22 0.02 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.091 0.036 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.690 0.011 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.015 0.004 NIST 1881A

    LOI -0.394 0.315 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.737 0.249 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability.

    The sum of all oxides is 100.02%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 116 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 9.08 0.13 NIST 1881A

    CaO 49.85 0.08 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 0.860 0.123 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.690 0.129 NIST 1881A

    MgO 4.45 0.20 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.237 0.035 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.200 0.049 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.034 0.007 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 30.69 0.20 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.091 0.036 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.687 0.011 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.015 0.004 NIST 1881A

    LOI

    S2-

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 116 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1881A SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 9.11 0.13 9.06 0.10

    CaO 50.05 0.35 50.05 0.08 49.86 0.32

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 0.007 0.003

    Fe2O3 0.864 0.123 0.966 0.023

    K2O 0.693 0.129 0.662 0.028

    MgO 4.47 0.20 4.40 0.05

    Mn2O3 0.238 0.035 0.221 0.023

    Na2O 0.201 0.049 0.208 0.036

    P2O5 0.034 0.007 0.029 0.004

    SiO2 30.88 0.25 30.81 0.20 30.71 0.18

    SO3 total 3.14 0.24

    SO42- as SO3 1.301) 0.020 1.22 0.023)

    SrO 0.091 0.036 0.081 0.012

    TiO2 0.690 0.011 0.683 0.018

    ZnO 0.015 0.004 0.016 0.003

    LOI -0.3372) 0.455 -0.394 0.3153) -0.164 0.175

    S2- 0.737 0.249

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 99.89

    1) Traceable to NIST 1880B. 2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

    FLX-CRM 117 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 7.68 0.09 NIST 1881A

    CaO 54.22 0.11 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.005 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.37 0.16 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.916 0.113 NIST 1881A

    MgO 2.95 0.17 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.193 0.031 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.223 0.046 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.035 0.010 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 28.05 0.09 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 3.49 0.14 not certified, info only

    SO42- as SO3 1.80 0.03 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.098 0.018 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.564 0.012 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.024 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI 0.402 0.251 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.602 0.395 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability.

    The sum of all oxides is 100.23%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 117 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 7.72 0.09 NIST 1881A

    CaO 54.44 0.11 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.005 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.37 0.16 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.920 0.113 NIST 1881A

    MgO 2.96 0.17 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.194 0.031 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.224 0.046 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.035 0.010 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 28.16 0.09 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.099 0.018 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.567 0.012 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.024 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI

    S2-

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 117 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1881A SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 7.68 0.09 7.68 0.10

    CaO 54.34 0.36 54.22 0.11 54.26 0.30

    Cr2O3 0.004 0.005 0.007 0.003

    Fe2O3 1.37 0.16 1.46 0.02

    K2O 0.916 0.113 0.871 0.038

    MgO 2.95 0.17 2.88 0.05

    Mn2O3 0.193 0.031 0.181 0.017

    Na2O 0.223 0.046 0.205 0.025

    P2O5 0.035 0.010 0.030 0.005

    SiO2 28.14 0.17 28.05 0.09 28.12 0.15

    SO3 total 3.49 0.14

    SO42- as SO3 1.871) 0.03 1.803) 0.03

    SrO 0.098 0.018 0.092 0.013

    TiO2 0.564 0.012 0.556 0.016

    ZnO 0.024 0.003 0.023 0.004

    LOI 0.4022) 0.251 0.3453) 0.251 0.215 0.097

    S2- 0.602 0.395

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 100.08

    1) Traceable to NIST 1880B. 2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS  

    FLX‐CRM 118 Cement New certificate issued July 2019 

      

    Mass fraction in %  Certified value1)  Uncertainty2)  Traceable to Al2O3  6.94  0.09  NIST 1881A CaO  55.47  0.11  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.009  0.003  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  3.88  0.12  NIST 1881AK2O  0.983  0.030  NIST 1881A MgO  2.08  0.09  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.176  0.002  NIST 1881A Na2O  0.181  0.015  NIST 1881A P2O5  0.163  0.007  NIST 1881A SiO2  21.57  0.11  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  2.97  0.06  not certified, info only SO42‐ as SO3  2.89  0.29  SI unit kg/kg SrO  0.087  0.158  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.301  0.007  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.053  0.004  NIST 1881A LOI3)  5.02  0,15  not certified, info only S2‐  0.131  0.155  not certified, info only 1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2)  Expanded  uncertainty UCRM  calculated  for  a  confidence  interval  of  95%  (k=2)  based  on  a  combined 

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. 3)  LOI is informal only and is excluded from certification because it might change over time.  

     The sum of all oxides is 99.88%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42‐ as SO3 and S2‐.   Bedburg‐Hau, 26.07.2019  Responsible Reference Materials  General Manager Susan Aschenbrenner  Dr. Rainer Schramm   

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    Description of the CRM  This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions.  Intended use  Calibration and control sample for x‐ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.  Instructions for the correct use of the CRM  This material is moisture sensitive. The Material has to be dried prior to use. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties.  For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581‐2:2010.  If the sample is used after ignition 950°C to constant mass , the ignited certified values have to be calculated, using the following formula: 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝐿𝑂𝐼                        

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    The following table contains an example of certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited (LOI=5,02%) as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead.   FLX‐CRM 118  Certified values for ignited sample mass%  concignited  UCRM  Traceable to Al2O3  7.31  0.09  NIST 1881A CaO  58.41  0.12  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.009  0.003  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  4.08  0.13  NIST 1881A K2O  1.03  0.03  NIST 1881A MgO  2.19  0.10  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.186  0.002  NIST 1881A Na2O  0.191  0.015  NIST 1881A P2O5  0.171  0.007  NIST 1881A SiO2  22.72  0.11  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  3.12  0.07  not certified, info only SO42‐ as SO3          SrO  0.092  0.166  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.317  0.007  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.056  0.004  NIST 1881A LOI          S2‐            Expiration of Certification  This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified.   Hazardous situation  For this material an actual MSDS is available.           

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    Level of homogeneity  In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one‐way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢 .  

    𝑢 𝑀𝑆 𝑀𝑆𝑛

    𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle 𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛      number of measurements per bottle 

      Stability  In  accordance with  ISO  Guide  35:  2006  a  stability  study was  performed.  As  a  result  the material  was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated.   Total expanded uncertainty  The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢 ,  from inhomogeneity 𝑢 and  long term stability 𝑢  with the following formula: 

    𝑈 𝑘 𝑢 𝑢 𝑢  Traceability  The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg.  Methods used  In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009‐01 chapter 5.4. Using this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation.   

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     CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing  Measurement method used: ISO 29581‐2:2010‐03   Further information  The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification.  Users who need all values  traceable  to a NIST CRM are provided with all  results  in  the  following  table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty.   For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.  FLX‐CRM 118  Traceable to  Traceable to  For Comparison   NIST 1881A  SI unit kg/kg  results of PT   mass%  XCRM  UCRM  XCRM  UCRM  XPT  UPT Al2O3  6.94  0.09  6.95  0.10 CaO  55.47  0.36  55.47  0.11  55.85  0.22 Cr2O3  0.009  0.003  0.011  0.002Fe2O3  3.88  0.12  3.90  0.05 K2O  0.983  0.030  0.969  0.021MgO  2.08  0.09  2.06  0.03 Mn2O3  0.176  0.002  0.178  0.007Na2O  0.181  0.015  0.169  0.025P2O5  0.163  0.007  0.161  0.003SiO2  21.54  0.18  21.57  0.11  21.60  0.14 SO3 total      2.97  0.06 SO42‐ as SO3  2.961)  0.29  2.89  0.293) 2.92  0.10SrO  0.087  0.158  0.084  0.006TiO2  0.301  0.007  0.305  0.008ZnO  0.053  0.004  0.051  0.004LOI  5.132)  0.15  5.02  0.153)  4.94  0.07 S2‐      0.131  0.155

    Sum (w/o SO42‐+S2‐)             100.19 1) Traceable to NIST 1880B.         2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM.   This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000. 

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS  

    FLX‐CRM 119 Cement New certificate issued July 2019 

      

    Mass fraction in %  Certified value1)  Uncertainty2)  Traceable to Al2O3  7.36  0.10  NIST 1881A CaO  53.78  0.19  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.008  0.002  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  3.04  0.14  NIST 1881AK2O  1.23  0.03  NIST 1881A MgO  1.34  0.09  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.040  0.005  NIST 1881A Na2O  0.292  0.074  NIST 1881A P2O5  0.153  0.007  NIST 1881A SiO2  24.04  0.12  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  2.43  0.05  not certified, info only SO42‐ as SO3  2.38  0.15  SI unit kg/kg SrO  0.158  0.067  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.347  0.006  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.040  0.003  NIST 1881A LOI3)  6,42  ‐  not certified, info only S2‐  0.029  0.166  not certified, info only 1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2)  Expanded  uncertainty UCRM  calculated  for  a  confidence  interval  of  95%  (k=2)  based  on  a  combined 

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. 3)  LOI is informal only and is excluded from certification because it might change over time.  

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    Description of the CRM  This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions.  Intended use  Calibration and control sample for x‐ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.  Instructions for the correct use of the CRM  This material is moisture sensitive. The Material has to be dried prior to use. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties.  For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581‐2:2010. If the sample is used after ignition 950°C to constant mass , the ignited certified values have to be calculated, using the following formula: 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝐿𝑂𝐼   The following table contains an example of certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited (LOI=5,73%) as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead. FLX‐CRM 119  Certified values for ignited sample mass%  concignited  UCRM  Traceable to Al2O3  7.81  0.11  NIST 1881A CaO  57.05  0.20  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.009  0.003  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  3.22  0.15  NIST 1881A K2O  1.30  0.03  NIST 1881A MgO  1.42  0.09  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.043  0.005  NIST 1881A Na2O  0.310  0.078  NIST 1881A P2O5  0.162  0.008  NIST 1881A SiO2  25.50  0.12  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  2.58  0.05  not certified, info only SO42‐ as SO3          SrO  0.167  0.071  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.368  0.006  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.043  0.004  NIST 1881A LOI          S2‐          

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    Expiration of Certification  This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified.   Hazardous situation  For this material an actual MSDS is available.  Level of homogeneity  In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one‐way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢 .  

    𝑢 𝑀𝑆 𝑀𝑆𝑛

    𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle 𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛      number of measurements per bottle 

      Stability  In  accordance with  ISO  Guide  35:  2006  a  stability  study was  performed.  As  a  result  the material  was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated.   Total expanded uncertainty  The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢 ,  from inhomogeneity 𝑢 and  long term stability 𝑢  with the following formula: 

    𝑈 𝑘 𝑢 𝑢 𝑢  Traceability  The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg.   

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    Methods used  In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009‐01 chapter 5.4. Using this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation.  CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing  Measurement method used: ISO 29581‐2:2010‐03   Further information  The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification.  Users who need all values  traceable  to a NIST CRM are provided with all  results  in  the  following  table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty.   For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.                      

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      FLX‐CRM 119  Traceable to  Traceable to  For Comparison   NIST 1881A  SI unit kg/kg  results of PT   mass%  XCRM  UCRM  XCRM  UCRM  XPT  UPT Al2O3  7.36  0.10        7.38  0.08 CaO  53.79  0.39  53.78  0.19  54.14  0.26 Cr2O3  0.008  0.002        0.010  0.002Fe2O3  3.04  0.14        3.11  0.04 K2O  1.23  0.03        1.21  0.03 MgO  1.34  0.09        1.33  0.03 Mn2O3  0.040  0.005        0.038  0.004Na2O  0.292  0.074        0.269  0.027P2O5  0.153  0.007        0.152  0.003SiO2  23.97  0.19  24.04  0.12  23.96  0.15 SO3 total              2.43  0.05 SO42‐ as SO3  2.451)  0.15  2.38  0.153) 2.39  0.08SrO  0.158  0.067        0.155  0.008TiO2  0.347  0.006        0.352  0.006ZnO  0.040  0.003        0.039  0.003LOI  5.842)  0.12  5.73  0.123) 5.65  0.07 S2‐              0.029  0.166

    Sum (w/o SO42‐+S2‐)             100.231) Traceable to NIST 1880B.         2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM.   This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000. 

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

    FLX-CRM 120 Cement

    Mass fraction in % Certified value1) Uncertainty2) Traceable to Al2O3 7.64 0.10 NIST 1881A

    CaO 53.63 0.07 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.11 0.11 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.692 0.032 NIST 1881A

    MgO 3.55 0.09 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.188 0.003 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.184 0.062 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.086 0.006 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 26.51 0.08 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total 4.35 0.14 not certified, info only

    SO42- as SO3 3.18 0.19 SI unit kg/kg

    SrO 0.124 0.337 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.598 0.004 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.008 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI 1.71 0.22 not certified, info only

    S2- 0.632 0.149 not certified, info only

    1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. The sum of all oxides is 100.39%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42- as SO3 and S2-. Bedburg-Hau, 01.06.2015 Responsible Reference Materials Statistics and Report Dr. Barbara Schäfer Dr. Rainer Schramm

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    Description of the CRM This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions. Intended use Calibration and control sample for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Instructions for the correct use of the CRM This material is moisture sensitive. It can only be used without any sample pretreatment if the original seal is intact. After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties. For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581-2:2010. The following table contains the certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead by the following formula:

    𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 =𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚

    𝑆𝑢𝑚 − 𝐿𝑂𝐼

    FLX-CRM 120 Certified values for ignited sample

    mass% concignited UCRM Traceable to

    Al2O3 7.77 0.10 NIST 1881A

    CaO 54.56 0.07 SI unit kg/kg

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 NIST 1881A

    Fe2O3 1.13 0.11 NIST 1881A

    K2O 0.704 0.032 NIST 1881A

    MgO 3.62 0.09 NIST 1881A

    Mn2O3 0.191 0.003 NIST 1881A

    Na2O 0.188 0.063 NIST 1881A

    P2O5 0.087 0.006 NIST 1881A

    SiO2 26.97 0.08 SI unit kg/kg

    SO3 total

    SO42- as SO3

    SrO 0.126 0.343 NIST 1881A

    TiO2 0.609 0.004 NIST 1881A

    ZnO 0.008 0.003 NIST 1881A

    LOI

    S2-

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    Expiration of Certification This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified. Hazardous situation For this material an actual MSDS is available. Level of homogeneity In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 .

    𝑢2𝑏𝑏 =𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 − 𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛

    𝑛

    𝑀𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle

    𝑀𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛 number of measurements per bottle

    Stability In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a stability study was performed. As a result the material was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated. Total expanded uncertainty The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟, from inhomogeneity 𝑢

    2𝑏𝑏 and long term stability

    𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 with the following formula:

    𝑈𝐶𝑅𝑀 = 𝑘 × √𝑢2𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟 + 𝑢2𝑏𝑏 + 𝑢2𝑙𝑡𝑠 Traceability The analytical work performed to assess this material was carried out by the FLUXANA laboratory, which works under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg. Methods used In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009-01 chapter 5.4. Using

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    this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation. CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing Measurement method used: ISO 29581-2:2010-03 Further information The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncertainty; i.e., those used for the certification. Users who need all values traceable to a NIST CRM are provided with all results in the following table. However in comparison with the values traceable to the SI unit, they show a higher uncertainty. For comparison with the certified values, the results of an independently performed proficiency test are also given. A detailed report is available at www.fluxana.com.

    FLX-CRM 120 Traceable to Traceable to For Comparison

    NIST 1881A SI unit kg/kg results of PT

    mass% XCRM UCRM XCRM UCRM XPT UPT

    Al2O3 7.64 0.10 7.60 0.09

    CaO 53.68 0.35 53.63 0.07 53.44 0.28

    Cr2O3 0.005 0.002 0.007 0.002

    Fe2O3 1.11 0.11 1.20 0.02

    K2O 0.692 0.032 0.656 0.023

    MgO 3.55 0.09 3.51 0.04

    Mn2O3 0.188 0.003 0.182 0.007

    Na2O 0.184 0.062 0.194 0.026

    P2O5 0.086 0.006 0.086 0.004

    SiO2 26.58 0.16 26.51 0.08 26.34 0.19

    SO3 total 4.35 0.14

    SO42- as SO3 3.251) 0.191 3.18 0.193) 3.21 0.12

    SrO 0.124 0.337 0.121 0.006

    TiO2 0.598 0.004 0.597 0.011

    ZnO 0.008 0.003 0.009 0.002

    LOI 1.822) 0.22 1.71 0.223) 1.84 0.10

    S2- 0.632 0.149

    Sum (w/o SO42-+S2-) 100.13

    1) Traceable to NIST 1880B. 2) Traceable to NIST 1888B. 3) UCRM taken from calculations based on NIST CRM. This certificate is in conformance with ISO Guide 31:2000.

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    CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS  

    FLX‐CRM 121 Cement New certificate issued July 2019 

     Mass fraction in %  Certified value1)  Uncertainty2)  Traceable to Al2O3  8.78  0.10  NIST 1881A CaO  44.45  0.05  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.008  0.003  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  3.04  0.37  NIST 1881AK2O  2.73  0.26  NIST 1881A MgO  1.41  0.09  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.111  0.004  NIST 1881A Na2O3)   1.23  0.15  NIST 1885A P2O5  0.112  0.006  NIST 1881A SiO2  30.81  0.10  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  2.55  0.09  NIST 1881A SO42‐ as SO3  2.37  0.10  SI unit kg/kg SrO  0.140  0.051  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.344  0.009  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.031  0.003  NIST 1881A LOI3)  4.24  0.21  not certified, info only S2‐  0.025  0.049  not certified, info only 1) Certified value traceable to cement NIST 1881A, NIST 1885A or SI unit kg/kg based on original sample 

    material. 2) Expanded uncertainty UCRM calculated for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) based on a combined 

    uncertainty of characterization, homogeneity and long term stability. 3)  LOI is informal only and is excluded from certification because it might change over time.   The sum of all oxides is 99.97%. This includes SO3 total and LOI and excludes SO42‐ as SO3 and S2‐.  Bedburg‐Hau, 26.07.2019  Responsible Reference Materials  General Manager Susan Aschenbrenner  Dr. Rainer Schramm    

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    Description of the CRM  This reference material is an industrial product and was taken directly from the production stream. The complete batch was sealed into 30g bottles. This material is normally used as cement for constructions.  Intended use  Calibration and control sample for x‐ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.  Instructions for the correct use of the CRM  This material is moisture sensitive The Material has to be dried prior to use.  After opening the material has to be sealed again as soon as possible to avoid any change. Otherwise it has to be ignited for minimum 1 hour at 950°C prior to use. The ignition process must result in a constant weight. The ignited material must be stored in a desiccator not longer than 24h, then reignition might be necessary. The minimum sample quantity for analysis should be 1.0g to be in agreement with the stated uncertainties.  For XRF use, ignited samples should be prepared as a fused bead, e.g. in accordance with ISO 29581‐2:2010. If the sample is used after ignition 950°C to constant mass , the ignited certified values have to be calculated, using the following formula: 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐 ∗ 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝐿𝑂𝐼   The following table contains an example of certified values concoriginal recalculated to ignited sample values concignited (LOI=4,24%) as obtained directly from, e.g., a fused bead.    FLX‐CRM 121  Certified values for ignited sample mass%  concignited  UCRM  Traceable to Al2O3  9.17  0.10  NIST 1881A CaO  46.42  0.05  SI unit kg/kg Cr2O3  0.008  0.003  NIST 1881A Fe2O3  3.17  0.39  NIST 1881A K2O  2.85  0.28  NIST 1881A MgO  1.47  0.09  NIST 1881A Mn2O3  0.116  0.004  NIST 1881A Na2O  1.28  0.15  NIST 1885A P2O5  0.117  0.007  NIST 1881A SiO2  32.18  0.10  SI unit kg/kg SO3 total  2.66  0.09  NIST 1881A SO42‐ as SO3          SrO  0.146  0.053  NIST 1881A TiO2  0.360  0.009  NIST 1881A ZnO  0.033  0.003  NIST 1881A 

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    LOI          S2‐            Expiration of Certification  This certificate is valid, within the uncertainty specified, until 31.05.2025, provided the CRM is handled in accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certification is nullified if the CRM is damaged, contaminated, or otherwise modified.   Hazardous situation  For this material an actual MSDS is available.  Level of homogeneity  In accordance with ISO Guide 35: 2006 a homogeneity study was performed. A one‐way ANOVA was used to calculate the batch inhomogeneity 𝑢 .  

    𝑢 𝑀𝑆 𝑀𝑆𝑛

    𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity between bottle 𝑀𝑆    quadratic mean of the results of homogeneity within bottle 𝑛      number of measurements per bottle 

      Stability  In  accordance with  ISO  Guide  35:  2006  a  stability  study was  performed.  As  a  result  the material  was considered as stable. The uncertainty of long term stability u²lts was calculated.   Total expanded uncertainty  The total expanded uncertainty UCRM for a confidence interval of 95% (k=2) was calculated by taking into account the uncertainty from characterization 𝑢 ,  from inhomogeneity 𝑢 and  long term stability 𝑢  with the following formula: 

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    Tel 49(0)2821 48011‐10/ Fax 49(0)2821 48011‐99, e‐mail: [email protected], web: www.fluxana.com, FLUXANA® GmbH & Co.KG, Borschelstr.3, 47551 Bedburg‐Hau Germany,             GM Dr. R. Schramm, reg.in Kleve HRA 2935, personal liability FLUXANA Verwaltungs‐GmbH Bedburg‐Hau, reg.in Kleve HRB 8211, FLUXANA®registered trademark 

    All of the results derived as part of this testing program have traceability to NIST 1881A from NIST and some additionally to the SI unit kg.  Methods used  In accordance with ISO Guide 34, we use the approach “measurement by a single (primary) method in a single laboratory”. An example for this approach is also found in DIN ISO 13528:2009‐01 chapter 5.4. Using this approach, samples of the test material that is to be the new reference material are prepared first. They are tested along with CRMs or synthetic RMs using a suitable method. The assigned values XCRM and their uncertainties UCRM are then derived from a calibration against the certified reference values of the CRMs. The error of the calibration used can be neglected because only the differences in the results between the new reference material and the CRM or synthetic RM are part of the evaluation.  CRM used: NIST 1881A Synthetic RMs made from pure chemicals by weighing  Measurement method used: ISO 29581‐2:2010‐03   Further information  The following table lists all results obtained for this sample material. Values in bold represent the results with the smallest uncert