National Measurement Institute

Matrix reference materials

We produce and sell matrix reference materials for organic and elemental analysis. Matrix reference materials are used for method validation and quality control.

Our reference materials

NMI reference materials

Our reference materials have demonstrated homogeneity and stability. We take all care in storing and handling these materials.

We supply reference materials with product information and safety data sheets. We’ll provide the currently valid certification where we can.

Our reference materials are available globally through LGC Standards, our international partner.

Certified reference materials

We produce certified reference materials (CRMs) with established metrological traceability to the SI unit for mass (kg). We report all purity values, stated as a mass fraction, with the associated uncertainty in the certificate of analysis.

How to order reference materials

To order email us at chemref@measurement.gov.au or call us on 02 9449 0191.

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Description CAS registry number NMI reference Unit of issue in mg Domestic cost (A$ excl GST) International cost (A$) Certificate

Cholesterol

 57-88-5 S059 10 121 169

Ethanol in Water

Ethanol 0.614, 1.23 and  4.91 g/kg (corresponding to calibrators to breath alcohol concentrations of 0.005, 0.1 and 0.4 g/210 L of expired air)

 n/a[1] Ethanol in Water 500 g Bottle 110 # , ,

 ** CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE **

Trace Elements in Nutritional Supplement

Cr 14.3 ± 0.8 mg/kg

 n/a[1] MX008 Not Available $ $

Eleven Trace Elements in Freeze-Dried Prawn (dry mass basis)

As 4.06 mg/kg

Co 0.0932 mg/kg

Cr 1.06 mg/kg

Cu 17.1 mg/kg

Fe 116 mg/kg

Hg 0.1483 mg/kg

Mn 5.55 mg/kg

Ni 0.515 mg/kg

Se 2.78 mg/kg

V 0.281 mg/kg

Zn 74.0 mg/kg

 n/a[1] MX009 See certificate 290 407

Nitrofuran Marker Residues in Freeze-Dried Prawn

3-amino-2-oxazolidinone 137.5 ± 8.5 ng/g

 n/a[1] MX012 See certificate 303 424

Nitrofuran Marker Residues in Freeze-Dried Prawn

3-amino-2-oxazolidinone 30.2 ± 1.8 ng/g

semicarbazide 70.3 ± 3.1 µg/g

 n/a[1] MX012 See certificate 303 424

Folic acid in Wheat Flour

folic acid 2.28 ± 0.16 mg/kg

 n/a[1] MX013 See certificate 242 339

Trace Elements in Sea Water

As 2.96 ± 0.26 µg/kg

Cd 1.318 ± 0.034 µg/kg

Co 2.864 ± 0.068 µg/kg

Cr 2.613 ± 0.075 µg/kg

Cu 2.90 ± 0.25 µg/kg

Fe 21.70 ± 0.32 µg/kg

Hg 0.433 ± 0.010 µg/kg

Mn 1.48 ± 0.16 µg/kg

Ni 3.66 ± 0.10 µg/kg

Pb 2.467 ± 0.065 µg/kg

Se 3.06 ± 0.26 µg/kg

V 4.76 ± 0.12 µg/kg

 n/a[1] MX014 See certificate 290 407

Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil

Equivalent Carbon Number >C10 – C16: 0.90 ± 0.15 g/kg

Equivalent Carbon Number >C16 – C34: 7.2 ± 1.1 g/kg

Equivalent Carbon Number >C34 – C40: 1.1 ± 0.2 g/kg

Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons >C16 – C40: 9.2 ± 1.4 g/kg

 n/a[1] MX015 See certificate 215 330

PFAS in Soil

 n/a[1] MX019 See certificate 264 370

Pesticides in Tomato Puree
Bifenthrin 0.289 ± 0.021 mg/kg
Buprofezin 0.182 ± 0.017 mg/kg
Chlorpyrifos 0.781 ± 0.035 mg/kg
Endosulfan sulfate 0.615 ± 0.052 mg/kg
Imidacloprid 0.351 ± 0.029 mg/kg
Pirimicarb 0.670 ± 0.052 mg/kg

 n/a[1] MX030 Please see certificate 215 330

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