The Hach Ht200s High temperature thermostat can be used for a range of Hach Lange LCK cuvette tests to increase the speed of the digestion. The Ht200s can be used for COD - chemical oxygen demand and a range of nutrient tests listed below: OVERVIEW OF THE TESTS...
Water is essential to life; it plays a critical role in the physical and chemical functions of our bodies, the food we eat, and the materials that surround us. In many industries and industrial processes it is important to measure the water content of substances in order to assess quality. This allows us to adjust manufacturing processes and ensure that products and foodstuffs meet the c...
Mettler toledo have just announced new firmware for the Mettler Seven Excellence series of electrochemistry meters. The v2.2 is the newest firmware release for the Mettler high-end benchtop multi-parameter instruments. The new firmware features a number of important improvements to SevenExce...
Nitrate is a naturally occurring substance in the environment and is commonly found in most water sources, it is usually only a cause for concern in areas where water supplies can be affected by farm runs offs and agriculture, its use as a fertiliser can cause increased levels in water supplies The UK safe limit for nitrates in Drinking water is 50mg/l as described in the current advice on Nit...
Techne® Dri-Block® heaters have been providing a safe, dry precision temperature source in the laboratory for 50 years. The 2014 range introduced 6 new block heater models with several new features and a modern new look. The new Flexi-block accessory is ideal fo...
Why is alkalinity an important parameter in environmental water analysis? Its not just pH Answer: Alkalinity is a measure of the acid-neutralizing or buffering capacity of a solution. The properties of water are is easily influenced by alkalinity, making it an important and widely used test. If any changes are mad...
With the launch of the new Hach DR1900 portable spectrophotometer Hach have discontinued their popular Dr2800 spectrophotometer. We have created this blog to answer a few of our customers common questions about this change and the way forward for customers upgrading or servicing thei...
How can I detect Nitrite in meat In Europe many meat products like ham and smoked pork chop are cured. Curing is a process to preserve meat and sausages by addition of common salt. The meat develops a typical curing taste and becomes red in color. This process is important to avoid a grey coloration and a growth of microorganisms. However the reaction of nitrite with amino acids, can cause t...
Stuart Equipment has introduced a new range of heating blocks designed as accessories for the company's Undergrad range of hotplates and hotplate stirrers. Developed along with Drysyn, a leading supplier of heating blocks, the new Stuart products enable customers to effectively heat round bottom flasks ...
