New reference material for hexavalent chromium in contaminated soil

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a new standard - a certified reference material - to aid in the detection and measurement of the potent carcinogen hexavalent chromium in soil. Developed in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the new reference material will provide a crucial benchmark for the high-quality chemical measurements needed to guide and assess cleanup efforts...

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