The NNSA Nuclear Reference Material Program (NRMP) is responsible for overseeing the production, certification and sales of special nuclear certified reference materials. It collaborates with U.S. Department of Energy programs, national laboratories, and international partners to meet the nation's needs for reference materials used for calibration of measurement systems, quality assurance, and research and development.
The NRMP also conducts interlaboratory proficiency testing programs (Safeguards Measurement Evaluation Program) to provide independent validation of facility nuclear material measurement quality/capabilities and to examine ‘real-world’ method performance. Reference materials produced by the NRMP, are distributed to participants as "unknowns." Labs submit results, and the NRMP generates an evaluation report indicating degree of agreement with the certified values. Participation is open year-round. Interested facilities should contact NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov for a list of materials, prices and with any questions. The NRMP will issue annual reminders of the availability of materials, and a price list will be added to this page in the future. Questions may also be addressed to Richard Essex, NRMP Program Director, at richard.essex@nnsa.doe.gov.
The NRMP provides Certified Reference Materials for use in nuclear and nuclear-related analytical measurement activities. Availability is consistent with existing U.S. regulations and international agreements regarding possession of such materials. For a listing of materials, prices, ordering information and Certificates of Analysis, please use the sections below.
The NRMP also maintains a variety of other materials not listed on our pricelist. For more information and special request inquiries, please contact NRMP at NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov or Program Director Richard Essex at richard.essex@nnsa.doe.gov.
NRMP Price List
Prices for certfied reference materials.Download and fill out the order form. Refer to the price list for material ID and description. NRMP will not begin processing an order until the complete order form is received. Completed forms may be emailed to NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov.
Receipt of an order does not imply acceptance of any provisions set forth in the order that are contrary to the policies, practices, or regulations of NRMP or the United States Government.
Pricing
Price list for the Nuclear Reference Material Program.
Prices for our products are in U.S. dollars and are published on the price list. Prices are subject to change without notice and orders will be invoiced for the prices in effect at the time of shipment or within the terms of our price quote, if supplied. Packaging fees are applied to all orders, and will be added to the invoice. Please refer to ordering information for details on ordering and to download our order form. Contact NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov with questions regarding pricing or for special requests for materials or material form/sizes not listed here
NRMP Order Form
How to order certified reference materials.Dangerous Goods (hazardous materials)
Many materials we ship are classified as Dangerous Goods by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the International Civil Aviation Organization, or the International Air Transport Association. These organizations have published regulations and procedures for packaging and shipping dangerous (hazardous) goods to safely transport these materials. Such regulations and procedures are very specific and do not allow exceptions. NRMP reserves the right to select the proper packaging and shipping mode to ensure shipments comply with these regulations and procedures.
Returns
Except for shipments made in error, NRMP certified research materials are not returnable. Requests to return the materials must be made within 30 days of receipt and in writing to NRMP. Immediately contact NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov if there are any issues with a shipment.
NRMP Payment Instructions
Paying for certified reference materials.Contracts and signed statements
Our Terms and Conditions can be found under Ordering Information and on our order form. As an agency of the United States Government, Department of Energy, NRMP attests solely to the provisions provided in these Terms and Conditions. Receipt of orders by NRMP does not imply acceptance of any provisions set forth in the order that are contrary to the policy, practice, or regulations of the Department of Energy or the U.S. Government. In general, NRMP will not sign any affidavits, acknowledgement forms, or other documents for procurement of goods and services.
Shipping and fees
NRMP includes the cost of shipping containers and a packaging fee for each container in an order. Materials will be shipped in compliance with U.S. and international shipping and transportation regulations. For international orders the purchaser will be provided with a quote for transportation, and invoiced in the full amount of the actual transport costs. Domestic orders typically ship via FedEx. Customers are responsible for any customs dues, import fees or fees associated with export licenses.
Payment and invoicing
Payment instructions for the Nuclear Reference Material Program.
NRMP is a Federal agency and must follow the payment process directed by the U.S. Department of Treasury. NRMP may require pre-payment by new customers or for certain international shipments. NRMP will submit invoices to the email or physical address entered on our order form.
Payments, payable to the U.S. Department of Energy, may be made by credit card, debit card, electronic check, check, ACH, wire payments and any additional option listed on the payment instructions. Include the invoice number on payment. Any charges for wire payment or exchange differential will be absorbed by the Purchaser. Billing information questions should be addressed to NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov.
The NRMP occasionally publishes NRMP News. The latest editions are below:
The NRMP and its predecessor NBL publishes reports regarding the production and certification of its reference materials, Safeguards Measurement Evaluation reports, and various historical reports and documents related to measurement and method development activities. Any questions regarding these publications should be directed to NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov.
Certificates of Analysis Temporarily Unavailable. Contact us at NRMPSales@nnsa.doe.gov and we will send them.
SDS CRM ID Description (nominal values) SDS-Carnotite Ore C004 Carnotite Ore (0.18% U3O8) C005 Carnotite Ore (0.11% U3O8) SDS-Monozite Sand C106A Monazite Sand-Silica Mixture (1% Th) C107A Monazite Sand-Silica Mixture (0.1% Th) C108A Monazite Sand-Silica Mixture (0.05% Th) C109A Monazite Sand-Silica Mixture (0.01% Th) C110A Monazite Sand-Silica Mixture (0.001% Th) SDS-Phosphate Rock C001A Phosphate Rock Ore (0.015% U) SDS-Pitchblend Dunite C042A Pitchblende-Dunite Mixture (0.5, 1, 2 and 4% g U/g) SDS-Pitchblende Silica C101A Pitchblende Ore-Silica Mixture (1% U) C102A Pitchblende Ore-Silica Mixture (0.1% U) C103A Pitchblende Ore-Silica Mixture (0.05% U) C104A Pitchblende Ore-Silica Mixture (0.01% U) C105A Pitchblende Ore-Silica Mixture (0.001% U) SDS-Plutonium Metal C126A Plutonium Metal Standard (0.99960 g Pu/g; 94% Pu-239) SDS-Plutonium Nitrate C128 Plutonium 239:242 Isotopic, Nitrate Solution (0.99937 Pu-239/Pu-242) C130 Plutonium-242 Spike, Nitrate Solution (99.95% Pu-242) C131 Plutonium-244 Spike, Nitrate Solution (97.9% Pu-244) SDS-Plutonium Oxide Plutonium Oxide PuO2 (87.79% Pu; 87% Pu-239) SDS-Plutonium Sulfate C136 Plutonium Isotopic, 12% Pu-240 C137 Plutonium Isotopic, 18% Pu-240 C138 Plutonium Isotopic, 8% Pu-240 SDS-Thorium Oxide Impurity Standard C066 Thorium Oxide ThO2 22 Element Impurity SDS-Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) C113B Uranium Hexafluoride (4.5% U-235) SDS-Uranium Metal C112A Uranium (Normal) Metal (0.99975 g U/g) C115 Uranium (Depleted) Metal (0.99977 g U/g) C116A Uranium (Enriched) Metal, 93% SDS-Uranium Oxide (U3O8) C123 Uranium (Normal) Oxide U3O8 18 Element Impurity C124 Uranium (Normal) Oxide U3O8 24 Element Impurity C129A Uranium Oxide U3O8 (0.847 gU/g; 0.721% U-235) C146 Uranium Gamma Spectrometry Set (20%, 53%, 93%
U-235)C149 U3O8 Standard Set For Neutron Counting (93% U-235; 0.5 - 4 kg U) (93% U-235; 0.5 - 4 kg U) U0002 Uranium (Depleted) Isotopic-U3O8, 0.02% U005A Uranium (Depleted)-U3O8, 0.5% U010 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 1% U015 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 1.5% U020A Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 2% U030A Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 3% U100 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 10% U150 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 15% U200 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 20% U350 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 35% U500 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 50% U630 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 63% U750 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 75% U800 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 80% U850 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 85% U900 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 90% U970 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic-U3O8, 97% SDS-Uranium Oxide (UO2) C125A Uranium (Enriched) Oxide UO2 (88% U; 4% U-235) SDS-Uranyl Nitrate Solution C135 Uranium-235 Spike, Nitrate Solution (99.8% U-235) C145 Uranium (Normal) Assay, Nitrate Solution (10 mg U/g) C145B High-Purity Uranium Assay Solution (10 mg U/g) U045 Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic Solution, 4.5% U930D Uranium (Enriched) Isotopic Solution, 93% SDS-Uranyl Nitrate with U233 C111 Uranium-233 Spike, Nitrate Solution (99.92% U-233) C111A Uranium-233 Spike, Nitrate Solution (99.49% U-233)