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How can I measure Turbidity?

Turbidity measures the cloudiness/haziness of a fluid. It is a key test for water quality, turbidity is caused by particles…

A Haemocytometer is a widely used device for visually counting the number of cells in a blood sample or other…

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…