Socorex have added four new sizes to their range of Calibrex 525/530 bottle top dispensers, which after the withdrawal of the fixed volume dispensers, are a welcomed addition to the range.
Calibrex Organo and Solutae models - both with and without flow control stopcock, adding flexibility to safety. No tool needed to assemble or to remove for cleaning. Fitting most reagent bottles, Socorex ...
Do you have a Hach DR900? Have you lost the ability to view and access it's stored programs?
There is a potential for the Hach DR 900 to lose the ability to view and access its stored programmes. This is a result of the internal data log overwriting the stored programme file. This will most likely occur on instruments that have performed in excess of 1,700 tests. In addition, th...
Parafilm is a semi-transparent sealing film that is used widely in labs and beyond since it was invented in the USA in 1936. It is composed of a proprietary combination of waxes and polyolefins and has the incredible ability to stretch to over 200% of its original length. It can cling to and seal vessels of almost any shape and material and this makes it incredibly versatile. Parafilm is moist...
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...
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...
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.
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The new Flexi-block accessory is ideal fo...
Why is alkalinity an important parameter in environmental water analysis?
Its not just pH
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Answer:Â 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.
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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.
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Developed along with Drysyn, a leading supplier of heating blocks, the new Stuart products enable customers to effectively ...
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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...
Purchasing items using donated funds without the burden of VAT will now save many Millions of pounds each year which can be put to better use in advancing scientific knowledge to provide new treatments and cures that will shape the medicines of the future.
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...
