We are committed to fostering innovation through high-precision measurement science and advancements in metrology. We are the federal agency responsible for official time.
Our clients and partners rely on us for accurate, traceable measurements that define the national standard and are in line with international requirements.
Our staff, which includes Canada's Chief Metrologist, offers unparalleled metrology knowledge and expertise.
Services and information
Facilities
- Comprehensive suite of mass spectrometers for speciation and quantification
- Precision instrumentation for mass measurement
- World-leading single-ion optical frequency determination
Facilities for rent
Expertise
- Biotoxin and chemical metrology
- Black carbon metrology
- Electrical power measurements
- Electrical standards
- Frequency and time
- Ionizing radiation standards
- Mechanical metrology
- Nanoscale metrology
- Photometry, radiometry and thermometry
Research programs
- We undertake collaborative projects and activities in support of NRC programs
Research projects
Applications and tools
Technical and advisory services
Technology licensing
Certified Reference Materials
Why work with us
We are universally respected for providing trusted measurement science, advice, and technical services to government and industrial clients, enabling both product and process innovation in areas where precise and reliable measurements are critical to success. High precision and credible measurements can have a significant impact on market success, enabling our clients to better compete, conform, and connect on a global stage.
Contact us
Martin Rutter, Business Advisor
Telephone: 613-990-6439
Email: Martin.Rutter@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
LinkedIn: Martin Rutter
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Research publications
- Review of recent literature on the light absorption properties of black carbon: refractive index, mass absorption cross section, and absorption function
- Characterization of particulate matter emitted by a marine engine operated with liquefied natural gas and diesel fuels
- Determination of Wₐᵢᵣ in high‐energy electron beams using graphite detectors
- On calculating kerma, collision kerma and radiative yields
- Solution to lead quantitation challenge