QUICKFIT® Jointed Laboratory Glassware: Understanding the Different Types and when to use them
Glassware has become ubiquitous in laboratory experiments thanks to its many favourable qualities. It is inert, transparent, is chemically and…
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Parafilm: Frequently asked questions
Parafilm is a semi-transparent sealing film that is used widely in labs and beyond since it was invented in the…
What is the difference between aluminium, ceramic & ceramic coated hotplates?
Hotplates or combined hotplate stirrers are used in most laboratories for basic heating and stirring applications. Many models are offered…
A quick guide to Classifications of Laboratory Glassware
Volumetric Glassware Laboratory glassware can be manufactured from Borosilicate and Soda-lime glass. Soda lime glass is generally used for Class B…
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…
What is the difference between the readability and accuracy of a balance?
There are many options out there when it comes to laboratory balances. Other than the maximum capacity, one of the…
What vials and sample cells are compatible with my Hach DR900?
The DR900 by Hach is a robust, portable colorimeter, capable of performing many dozens of different tests, supporting the Hach…
An overhead stirrer with reversible action
The EUROSTAR 100 Control by IKA features a unique reversible – clockwise and counter clockwise stirring action. It’s a laboratory…
Discontinued products announcement: ChloroSense, ChlordioXense, ChlordioX Plus, ChloroSense HR and PAASense
Palintest have announced that the ChloroSense, ChlordioXense, ChlordioX Plus, ChloroSense HR and PAASense units have been discontinued and have been replaced…
FOS/TAC Titration
The FOS/TAC ratio is a commonly used indicator for assessing the fermentation process within biogas reactors, where FOS is a…
Hach Sample Cells – Explained
Hach have a wide variety of sample cells for use in their colorimeters and spectrophotometers. The correct type of sample…
Flame photometers- what do I need to get started?
Flame photometers function on principle of atomic excitation and de-excitation followed by light emission to measure the levels of particular…