Results of the U. S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for standard reference samples distributed in October 2000

Open-File Report 2001-137
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Abstract

This report presents the results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for six standard reference samples -- T-163 (trace constituents), M-156 (major constituents), N-67 (nutrient constituents), N-68 (nutrient constituents), P-35 (low ionic strength constituents), and Hg-31 (mercury) -- that were distributed in October 2000 to 126 laboratories enrolled in the U.S. Geological Survey sponsored interlaboratory testing program. Analytical data that were received from 122 of the laboratories were evaluated with respect to overall laboratory performance and relative laboratory performance for each analyte in the six reference samples. Results of these evaluations are presented in tabular form. Also presented are tables and graphs summarizing the analytical data provided by each laboratory for each analyte in the six standard reference samples. The most probable value for each analyte was determined using nonparametric statistics.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Results of the U. S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for standard reference samples distributed in October 2000
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2001-137
DOI 10.3133/ofr01137
Edition -
Year Published 2001
Language ENGLISH
Contributing office(s) Standard Reference Sample Project- Branch of Quality Systems
Description 116 p.
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