Functions

The main functions of Mass Metrology Division (MMD) are

. Realization and maintenance of National Primary Standards of Mass &Volume

. Dissemination of mass standards of E1, E2, F1 & F2 class and volume measures of different capacities ranging from 10 µL to 20 L

. To conduct R&D activities for improving the existing measurement techniques in the field of Mass & Volume Metrology

. To provide on-site calibration to customers for mass balances having capacity from 5 g to 5000 g and readability from 1 µg to 100 mg

. To extend training services to different customers in the field of mass and volume metrology

. To carry out designing, development and production of secondary and working standard of masses from 1 mg to 10 kg of F1, F2 class and volume measures according to OIML recommendations.

. Participations in ILC/PT program of mass and volume standards for fulfilling main function and requirement of NMIP.

. To provide measurement services for POL standards, Micropipettes, Glass Measures, etc.

. To impart training to personnel working in industry and other organizations on calibration techniques in the field of Mass & Volume Metrology

. To conduct the internal /external ISO-17025 Audit of Mass metrology Lab by PNAC

. To calibrate Mass and volume equipment’s/standards from international NMIP in order to maintain traceability chain of our reference standards.

Main Equipment/Standards

. Set of masses according to OIML class E1, E2, F1, F2 (1 mg to 20 kg)

. Mass comparator (Sartorius) capacity 5 g and readability 0.1 µg

. Mass comparator (Sartorius) capacity 100 g and readability 1 µg

. Mass comparator (Mettler) capacity 1 kg and readability 1 µg

. Mass comparator (Sartorius) capacity 10 kg and readability 10 µg

. Mass comparator (Sartorius) capacity 50 kg and readability 1 mg

. Weighing balances/Machines calibration facility (On-site) is provided from the range of 1 mg to 20 kg

. Set of volumetric Glass cylinders (Class A and B)