Important
Please note our prices are subject to change.
Calibration services:
- Calibration of real-time black carbon mass concentration instruments
- Provision of certification data for new or updated real-time Black Carbon mass concentration instruments
Consultation services:
- National and international standards and regulation of black carbon emissions
- Measurements of black carbon emissions or atmospheric black carbon levels
- Investigation of physical, chemical and optical properties of black carbon and other aerosol nanoparticles
- Particle size distribution measurements of black carbon and aerosol nanoparticles
Facilities
NRC's facilities include black carbon sources such as an inverted flame and a MiniCAST soot generator. Multiple laser-induced incandescence (LII) and photoacoustic systems to measure black carbon mass concentration in real-time are available for laboratory or field measurements. NRC also has the ability to collect particles for off-line analysis using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging, Raman spectroscopy or energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Instruments to measure particle size distribution and particle number concentration are also available. NRC has two thermal-optical analysis instruments, one of which is portable. These instruments quantify the fraction and the mass concentration of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC).
Fees for service
If you wish to order a calibration service, please request a quote from the following technical contact:
Daniel Clavel
Telephone: 613-990-7062
Email: NRC.MSS.Blackcarbonservices-Servicescarbonenoir.SME.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Note that fees for measurement and calibration services are subject to change. The fees for service quoted do not include shipping, insurance or the cost of a customs broker. The client must arrange and pay for these services separately.
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-12-00-00 | Custom Black Carbon measurements or services | Fee on request |
| A33-12-00-01 | Handling fee, for processing items found not suitable for calibration. A charge is levied for any instrument or standard found to be unsuitable for calibration. This fee covers opening, inspection and return, and is based on the work done prior to discovery of the fault. | $310 |
| A33-12-01-01 | Calibration of a real-time black carbon mass concentration instrument. | $9,265 |
| A33-12-01-02 | Calibration of multiple real-time black carbon mass concentration instruments. | Fee on request |
Contact us
Dr. Greg Smallwood
Telephone: 613-993-1391
Email: Greg.Smallwood@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca