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Vortex mixer vs centrifuge

May 10, 2022May 4, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

Vortex mixers are mainly used to mix samples in tubes, plates and occasionally flasks by creating a vortex within the…

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Portability of weighing instruments

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Charley Robinson Leave a comment

There are many situations where weighing in the lab isn’t possible and measurements need to be taken in the field….

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Selecting the right Eppendorf liquid handling equipment

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Charley Robinson Leave a comment

When working with measuring and transferring a liquid, there are many options to select from. Pipettes and dispensers can come…

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Air cushioned vs positive displacement pipettes

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

Pipettes are used to transfer specific volumes of solutions from one place to another. These are used mainly in analytical…

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Laboratory balance use for wastewater analysis

March 3, 2022February 28, 2022 Charley Robinson 1 Comment

There are many ways to work with water to gain information about a selected sample, with a lot of options…

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DPD tablets

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

DPD tablets (diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) are used to determine chlorine in water and can also be used to test bromine, iodine and…

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Advice for Weighing in the Field

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Charley Robinson Leave a comment

When collecting data, it is not always efficient to take samples back to a laboratory. Sometimes, weighing needs to be…

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What does a Vortex Mixer do?

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

A vortex mixer is a piece of laboratory equipment that is used in the rapid mixing of samples. This type…

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What is Weighing Uncertainty?

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Charley Robinson Leave a comment

When discussing laboratory balances, accuracy and readability are common terms that are used to understand the readings they give. Weighing…

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New Haika Clear Panel Face Masks

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

Over the last 18 months we have regularly been requested to supply a good quality and UKCA compliant transparent face…

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A simple guide to desiccators

February 1, 2022February 3, 2022 Lucy Wakeling Leave a comment

Desiccators are sealed containers that are used for drying samples under atmospheric pressure or vacuum pressure. These can also protect…

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What Laboratory Balance Do I Need?

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Charley Robinson 1 Comment

A laboratory balance is a key piece of equipment in many labs, workplaces and in the field. They are typically…

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