Many laboratories want to make their operation more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprint. The 5 steps below are a good starting point for simple changes to get closer to being a green lab [caption id="attachment_5129" align="aligncenter" width="300"] How can you make the laboratory more environmentally friendly?[/caption] We've been reading the great tips and ...
Do you use 5ml tubes in your lab? They're not just for centrifuges... 5ml tubes are used in labs for a range of small volume tasks; Dilutions Incubation of microbial samples Storage of samples for subsequent collection of smaller aliquots Pellet preparation Their size and shape makes them easy to use - the flip cap can be opened one handed, and the dimensions a...
Polypropylene (PP) has the advantages of being nontoxic and inert to liquids and drugs. Its low cost and the ease with which it can be extruded or shaped are also important.
Alpha radiation:
Polypropylene is widely used in the automobile industry for parts like dashboards and bumpers. If you irradiate polypropylene with alpha particles under certain atmospheric conditions  it has been determ...
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I came across your article about "DPD Tablets" on Camlab Info, and it's a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about water testing and analysis using DPD tablets. Your explanation of their usage and significance in water quality monitoring is quite informative.
This article on nanocolor tube tests is a gem for analytical enthusiasts. The idea of zero calibration is intriguing, and your detailed explanation makes it accessible. The step-by-step process helps demystify the technique for beginners like me. The use cases you've highlighted, particularly in...
Grant have introduced the new Controlled Rate Freeze Thaw (CRFT), which is a liquid nitrogen and cryogen free controlled rate freeze and thaw system for cryopreservation in a wide range of applications. Cryopreservation is a process where biological materials such as cells, tissues...
A dipslide is a means of testing the microbial content of liquids. This is a common method of monitoring and measuring microbial activity within many systems and commonly cooling systems. Usually the use of a dipslide is the first line of defence for the testing of microbial issues that could be...
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Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as...
