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Pure Appl. Chem., 2010, Vol. 82, No. 5, pp. 1099-1135

http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REP-09-08-15

Published online 2010-02-18

IUPAC/CITAC Guide: Selection and use of proficiency testing schemes for a limited number of participants—chemical analytical laboratories (IUPAC Technical Report)

Ilya Kuselman1* and Aleš Fajgelj2

1 The National Physical Laboratory of Israel, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
2 International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramer Strasse 5, P.O. Box 100, Vienna A-1400, Austria

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