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Why is my turbidity reading higher/lower than expected?

For an accurate measurement of turbidity a sample vial is placed in an nephelometer meter called a turbidimeter or turbidity…

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Proper calibration of ion selective electrode (ISE) meters is vital to ensure accurate results. Here are some top tips for…

Colloidal iron is precipitated iron in water that cannot be easily filtered due to the fact it consists of extremely…

Oxygen can dissolve into wine throughout production causing wine oxidation which in small amounts can be beneficial to some varieties such…

Ben Witchell, manager of wine production at the wonderful Flint Vineyard, tells us why monitoring the pH throughout wine making…

Quite simply, dissolved oxygen (DO) is free (non-compound) oxygen present in water. Oxygen dissolves by diffusion from the surrounding air, gained…

Measuring high levels of free chlorine can be problematic; Colorimeters used to test free chlorine are based on a colour change…

What is a Redox Potential? Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP or REDOX Potential) measures an aqueous system’s capacity to either release…

With over 65 years of experience in scientific instrumentation and having our own factory trained internal and field-based service engineers located…

If not prepared properly there is a potential risk that sushi rice will develop bacteria, parasites, and viruses harmful to…

Waiting for the cooling of your autoclave after the sterilisation cycle can be the most time-consuming stage, if there is…