SIM Chemical Metrology Working Group (CMWG)

This website provides access to current information specific for the SIM CMWG and archives of its meeting presentations, reports, etc.
Current information has been provided first. Website links to information of past activities and archival information are "under construction."

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SIM

The Interamerican Metrology System (SIM) resulted from a broad agreement among national metrology organizations from all 34 member states
of the Organization of American States (OAS). Created to promote international cooperation in metrology, SIM is committed to the implementation
of a Global Measurement System within the Americas. 

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SIM Program in Chemical Metrology

The Chemical Metrology Working Group (CMWG) is one of 13 SIM Technical Working Groups. In order to most effectively address the unique
needs of all 34 countries within SIM, whose capabilities in chemical metrology span a very broad range, we have initially focused SIM Chemical
Metrology Working Group activities on training and capability assessment rather than participation in MRA-driven Key and Supplemental Comparisons:

This is being accomplished through:
      •  Outreach and Chemical Metrology Awareness Activities within the ANDIMET CAMET, CARIMET and SURAMET Subregions,
      •  Chemical Measurement Proficiency Assessment Comparison Studies and follow-up activities,
      •  Training in CMC preparation and review.

Long-Term SIM CMWG Goal:  Improved capabilities in chemical metrology and increased participation in CCQM and CIPM MRA-related activities.

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News

Call(s) for Study Participants:

SIM.8.12P1 Automotive Exhaust Emissions
Analytes: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, propane, nitric oxide, and nitrogen
Sample distribution: July 1, 2006
Results due to coordinator (NIST): November 1, 2006
Return cylinders to NIST: December 1, 2006
Distribution of Draft Report: January 2007       

SIM.8.20P Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soil/Sediment
      Project Plan: SIM CMWG Chemical Measurement Proficiency Assessment Comparison Studies
Sample distribution: ~ April - May, 2006
Results due to coordinator: Changed to September 1, 2006 [September 15, 2006]
Results to be discussed at Workshop, Brazil, September 19, 2006
Distribution of Draft Report: TBD

If you wish to participate, please send an email with contact information to: SIM-CMWG@nist.gov.

Call for CMCs:

           Call for SIM Chemical Metrology CMCs for review in Cycle VIII

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Upcoming Events

Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events   

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CMWG Meeting/Workshop Presentations

Business Meetings: (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

• 14 Oct 2005: Action Items, Agreements, & Clarifications  

Chemical Metrology Awareness Workshops - for Critical Evaluation and Discussion of comparison results:
(RESTRICTED ACCESS)

• 14 Oct 2005: Overview of Results of SIM.8.16P, Toxic Metals in Sea Food  
• 13 Oct 2005: Overview of Results of SIM.8.13Pa, Determination of Serum Cholesterol  
• 25 May 2006: Agenda of SIM.8.17P, Vitamins, Fatty Acids, and Elements in Nutritional Supplement

Chemical Awareness Seminar Presentations:

• Chemical Metrology and Its Impact on Trade, Innovation, and Quality of Life (W.E. May, Oct 2005)
• Current Worldwide Infrastructure for Facilitating Chemical Measurement Traceability/Comparability (R.Kaarls, Oct 2005)

Planning Workshops: (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

• Final Report of SIM CMWG Workshop of May 7-8, 2007 (Quito, Ecuador) to conceptualize a practical system for the dissemination of traceable chemical measurements on country and/or regional level.

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SIM CMWG Chemical Measurement Proficiency Assessment Comparison Studies
(RESTRICTED ACCESS)

Schedule for 2006 SIM CMWG Studies  
        Project Plans/Protocols for 2006 SIM CMWG Studies (when available)

SIM.8.17P, Vitamins, Fatty Acids, and Elements in Nutritional Supplement: Project Plan
SIM.8.20P, Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soil/Sediment: Project Plan

Complete List of SIM CMWG Studies (Under Construction)

Archive of Final Study Technical Reports, as distributed to participants (Under Construction)

Current rules for participation in SIM CMWG Comparisons

 

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Resources/Information for Formulation and Review of Chemical Measurement
CMCs for CIPM MRA

SIM Cycle VIII CMC Submission Schedule
     Call for SIM Chemical Metrology CMCs for review in Cycle VIII
     Current Template for submission of CMCs to SIM  {Cycle VIII}

Procedure for Modifying CMCs Already in Appendix C

Presentations from SIM CMC Workshop
     •  Overview of CIPM MRA    
     •  Chemical CMC Formulation Guidelines  
     •  CMC Review Process  

The free Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed to view the files (http://www.adobe.com).

Website contact: SIM-CMWG@nist.gov

Date created: November 16, 2005
Last updated: September 26, 2007