An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory examines the operations of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

This book assesses the CSTL, based on the following criteria: (1) the technical merit of the current laboratory programs relative to current state-of-the-art programs worldwide; (2) the adequacy of the laboratory budget, facilities, equipment, and human resources, as they affect the quality of the laboratory's technical programs; and (3) the degree to which laboratory programs in measurement science and standards achieve their stated objectives and desired impact."

• Front Matter
• Summary
• 1 The Charge to the Panel and the Assessment Process
• 2 Analytical Chemistry Division
• 3 Biochemical Science Division
• 4 Chemical and Biochemical Reference Data Division
• 5 Process Measurements Division
• 6 Surface and Microanalysis Science Division
• 7 Thermophysical Properties Division