Why NIST Uses Expensive Standard Reference Materials
Veritasium · Explainer · 19 min · 2022 · YouTube title: The world depends on a collection of strange items. They're not cheap
Why it's here
Whenever NIST's pricey peanut butter or reference materials come up, commenters point to this as the clear explanation of why they exist.
What it covers
Veritasium visits NIST to explain Standard Reference Materials, the carefully characterized items such as peanut butter used to calibrate instruments and keep measurements consistent. It covers why they exist and why they are expensive.