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Nanotechnology Standards

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A standard can be understood as a rule, norm or requirement that is broadly established chiefly by authority, custom or consent. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) classifies standards by function or origin into eight types: basic, product, design, process, specification, code, management system and personnel certification standard [1]. Historically, standards were developed in limited geographies in parallel with man’s own technical development by common use and early custom.

*The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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Murashov, V., Howard, J. (2011). Introduction. In: Murashov, V., Howard, J. (eds) Nanotechnology Standards. Nanostructure Science and Technology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7853-0_1

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