Calibration blank

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003992",
  "term": "Calibration blank",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Calibration Blank",
  "definitions": [
    "1. A sample of analyte-free media which is used to establish the low range of a calibration.\n\n2. A volume of reagent water or other reference matrix containing none of the analytes above the method detection limits. The calibration blank is a zero standard and can be used along with prepared standards to calibrate the instrument.",
    "(quality) 1. A sample of analyte-free media which is used to establish the low range of a calibration. {ORD} {OAR/OAQPS} {ORCR}\n\n2. A volume of reagent water or other reference matrix containing none of the analytes above the method detection limits. The calibration blank is a zero standard and can be used along with prepared standards to calibrate the instrument. {OW/EAD} {ORCR}"
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Measurements",
    "Policy and guidance"
  ],
  "references": [
    "EPA Office of Research and Development; Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) Glossary",
    "Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/calibration-blank/"
}