Primary instrument

A primary instrument is a scientific instrument, which by its physical characteristics is accurate and is not calibrated against anything else. A primary instrument must be able to be exactly duplicated anywhere, anytime with identical results.

For Example

Secondary instruments

Secondary instruments must be calibrated against a primary standard. For example:


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