QuickFit joints make building complex glassware apparatus setups easy with their standardized fittings that slot together with a tight seal. One problem that is often encountered is glassware sticking at QuickFit joints. When the apparatus has been exposed to temperature changes that have caused it to expand or contract, or when it has simply been left in place for a long time, the two piece...
Choosing a magnetic stir bar (also known as magnetic fleas) which is the right shape and size for your task can make the stirring action much more effective. [caption id="attachment_8163" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mixing with a magnetic stir bar on a hotplate stirrer[/caption] Use our guide below to choose a suitable magnetic stirring bar... Choosing the right shape of magne...
PTFE offers a great alternative to glass for laboratory items, because of it's strength, chemical resistance and high purity. For strong heating in a PTFE beaker, for example boiling of liquids on a hotplate, Cowie Technology offer their new Thermotech beakers with a unique PTFE-carbon base for added strength and stability. [caption id="attachment_8069" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Th...
