THE PROPOSED NEW SI: CONSEQUENCES FOR MASS METROLOGY

Roman Schwartz, Michael Borys
Abstract:
At its 24th meeting in October 2011 the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) adopted a Resolution on the possible future revision of the International System of Units (SI). This paper provides an overview of the proposed changes to the SI, the focus being on the proposed redefinition of the kilogram and possible consequences for mass metrology.
Keywords:
New SI, redefinition, kilogram, mass
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Event details
Event name:
XX IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Metrology for Green Growth

Place:
Busan, REPUBLIC of KOREA
Time:
09 September 2012 - 12 September 2012