Calibration interval

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012940",
  "term": "Calibration interval",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The specified period of time or amount of use between successive calibrations of a measuring instrument or system. The interval is established to maintain confidence in the instrument's metrological characteristics and its fitness for purpose. This period is determined based on factors like manufacturer recommendations, historical performance data, required measurement uncertainty, and the frequency of use.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "requirement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1003 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/calibration-interval/"
}