This proficiency test is part of our 2024 proficiency testing (PT) program for gas mixtures. The study is covered by our PT provider accreditation (ISO 17043).
Registrations close 1 June 2024.
Test materials
We’ll prepare and distribute each PT sample:
- in a 5 L gas cylinder with the cylinder valve outlet: AS2473 Type 44 (please note the change to the valve outlet type)
- at around 25 bar pressure.
Gas samples will contain these components (nominal amounts only):
- Sulphur dioxide ≤ 0.1 % mol/mol
- Carbon dioxide ≤ 10 % mol/mol
- Carbon monoxide ≤ 0.1 % mol/mol
- Oxygen ≤ 10 % mol/mol
- Nitrogen as balance.
Sample distribution and reporting
We’ll:
- distribute samples by 1 August 2024
- issue the PT report in December 2024.
Once you’ve completed the study you must:
- submit your measurement results by 1 October 2025
- include a brief description of the test method
- include an expanded measurement uncertainty estimate, if applicable.
You must then return the sample cylinders by 15 October 2024.
Costs
The cost to participate is $1,600 and includes:
- goods and services tax (GST)
- delivery to Australian sites.
You must pay extra for:
- return freight
- all international freight and duty charges.
To apply
Read out proficiency terms and conditions. Then email gas@measurement.gov.au with your:
- contact name
- phone
- delivery address
- organisation
- ABN, if you’re an Australian participant.