The Muffle Furnace (which is also known as a Retort Furnace) is an essential Laboratory Tool where the subject is isolated from the fuel and all of the products of combustion including gases and flying ash. The muffle furnace is typically … Continue reading →

Prior to working in laboratory sales, I had no idea what or ever heard of a device called a Pinger.  The images reflected in this blog remind me of components one might find in a Moonshine Still. All kidding aside, the Pinger … Continue reading →

There is a direct correlation between temperature and bacterial growth. Bacteria can grow over a wide range of temperatures that spans from 0 degrees C. and 100 degrees C. They can be divided into four groups based on their temperature … Continue reading →

Closed Cup Flash Tester.  At first glance, one might think it to be a new high tech espresso machine.   The device is designed to determine the flash point of liquid products.  Flash point refers to both flammable and combustible fluids.  Classifying … Continue reading →

The bacteriophage life cycle involves recognizing the host cell, replicating itself and ultimately releasing the newly formed virion or single phage unit.  A bacteriophage consists of a capsid (nucleic acid and protein) that is attached to a protein sheath that … Continue reading →