Term: no-load indication (for a precision balance)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.N04176

Definition:
The deflection or rest point (no-load reading) multiplied by the value of the division for zero load (rider at zero); symbol i0.

Related Terms:
1) rest point (<em>of a balance</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05348).
2) reading (<em>of a balance</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05189).

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 36 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'no-load indication (for a precision balance)' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.N04176

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