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Author: Sophie Bryant

Borosilicate glass vs Soda Lime glass vs Pyrex – what is the difference?

May 1, 2020August 19, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Q: Lots of lab glassware states the type of glass it is made of – Pyrex, Borosilicate Glass or Soda…

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TL23 series benchtop turbidity meter

How do turbidity meters work? What does ratio and non ratio mean in a turbidity meter?

May 5, 2019September 8, 2020 Sophie Bryant 2 Comments

Turbidity meters are used to quickly measure the turbidity (or cloudiness) of water, caused by suspended solid particles. Understanding how…

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Vacuum Filtration

What equipment do I need to perform a vacuum filtration?

July 17, 2018November 1, 2022 Sophie Bryant

Filtration under vacuum, also known as Büchner filtration, is commonly used to isolate the solid precipitate from a solution. This…

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PhotoLab 7600 spec by WTW

Where can the WTW reagent free COD method be used? How does reagent free COD compare to standard methods?

June 23, 2017June 20, 2017 Sophie Bryant

WTW has developed an innovative reagent free system to measure COD, Nitrate and Nitrite without the need for vials. The…

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What is sodium error or Na error in a pH electrode?

June 21, 2017June 20, 2017 Sophie Bryant 1 Comment

Q: I am looking to buy a pH electrode, many of them say “Na error over…” – what does this…

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Which filters are best to prepare samples for heavy metals analysis?

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Sophie Bryant

Filtering water samples before ICP-MS or HPLC analysis for heavy metals testing is good practice – to help protect these…

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How to install the W4000 Bibby Merit Water Still

June 16, 2017June 13, 2017 Sophie Bryant

The W4000 Bibby Merit Water Still is a great option for labs needing small quantities of distilled water. The still…

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Which filter should I use for suspended solids tests?

June 7, 2017February 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Suspended solids tests are conducted as a water purity indicator, and to form part of discharge consent. The gravimetric method…

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Anti-static Set

How to connect the anti static set for Burkle pumps

May 26, 2017August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

The anti-static set for Burkle pumps is essential when decanting flammable liquids. Without a properly earthed system static charge can…

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thread adapters

How to work out the thread size on a bottle, barrel or container

May 17, 2017November 3, 2022 Sophie Bryant 1 Comment

If you are looking for a pump to dispense liquid from a bottle or barrel, you may need to know…

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Why is silicone oil important in turbidity meter measurements?

May 15, 2017April 27, 2017 Sophie Bryant

Q: Our turbidity meter comes supplied with a bottle of silicone oil. What is this for? Why is it important…

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Double walled jacketed Duran bottles for temperature control

May 12, 2017April 27, 2017 Sophie Bryant

The Duran Group has extended their range of wide mouth laboratory bottles by introducing two new double walled or jacketed…

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