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Instrument calibration and measurement services
The highest standard available in Canada
Developing new standards for cancer treatments
Improving cancer therapies across Canada
Metrology experts in Australia collaborating on new radiation therapy tool
Calibrating radiation therapy tools
Food safety news: NRC unearths novel seafood toxin
Towards helping food safety labs manage ciguatera
Why work with us
We have scientific expertise in calibration and measurement. Working in our high-performance laboratories and facilities, our experts can tackle a broad range of measurement challenges, driving innovation and providing first-rate metrology capabilities. We provide accurate, traceable measurements that define the national standard and are trusted and recognized internationally. We offer primary measurement services that address established and emerging metrology areas including: instrument calibration, measurement services, chemical purity analysis and certified reference materials.
Services and information
Canada's official time
Managing and maintaining the atomic clocks that keep time for Canada
Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry Analysis
Providing clients with accurate and timely inorganic mass spectrometric analysis
Certified reference materials
High-quality and reliable certified reference materials for industrial and academic research
Calibration laboratory assessment service (CLAS)
System and technical assessment and certification of calibration laboratories' specific measurement capabilities
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Contact us
Martin Rutter
Director, Business Development
Metrology Research Centre
Telephone: 613-990-6439
Email: Martin.Rutter@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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National Research Council of Canada
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Advisory Board members
The Research Centre Advisory Boards provide perspectives and advice on overall strategic direction and priorities.