Laboratory balances: As precise as usual, but with a simpler technology
PTB load cell makes a known principle now also available for precision weighings
15.04.2010
Contact:
Dr. Sascha Mäuselein, PTB Working Group1.12 Balances,
phone: +49 (0) 531 592-1189,
e-mail: sascha.maeuselein(at)ptb.de
Scientific publications on this issue:
Mäuselein, S.; Mack, O.; Schwartz, R.: Investigations into the use of single-crystalline silicon as mechanical spring in load cells. Measurement, vol. 42, nº. 6, pp. 871-877, 2009
Mäuselein, S.; Mack, O.; Schwartz, R.; Jäger, G.: Investigations of new silicon load cells with thin-film strain gauges. XIX IMEKO World Congress: Fundamental and Applied Metrology. Lisbon, September 06-11, 2009. Proceedings (2009).
http://www.imeko.org/publications/wc-2009/IMEKO-WC-2009-TC3-374.pdf