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A new 2kg batch of SiO 2 crystals, IRMM-018a as well as the existing NBS28 silica sand (or RM 8546, obtained by I. Friedman from U.S. Geological Survey) have been characterised for their “absolute” silicon isotope composition and molar mass. The amount-of-substance measurements needed for that purpose were performed on the IRMM amount comparator (Avogadro II) on samples from these batches,...