Monthly Archives: February 2012

29 Feb

Trespa® Athlon® Shelves

I was recently working with a client who was in the process of remodeling their lab.  When it came to shelf design and placement, there was a concern in regards to stability, movement due to vibration and resistance to spills for … Continue reading

27 Feb

Moisture Determination

Moisture determination in foods, grains, pharmaceuticals, plastics, gypsum and other building materials, and total solids in wastewater can be performed efficiently with the use of a moisture balance.  Although a balance and an oven can be used for moisture determination, … Continue reading

23 Feb

Babcock Bottles

Now here’s something you don’t use everyday.  Working as a Lab Sales Specialist, I have been receiving several requests for Babcock Bottles in recent months.   Though, never personally having a chance or need to use one, it did spark my curiosity.  Hopefully I’m not the only … Continue reading

20 Feb

Electrodes

How do you know which pH electrode is right for your pH measurement application?  Many manufacturers have guides which show which pH probe is best for an environment or application.  Here are some applications and types of electrodes: Biological/Pharmaceutical:  TRIS … Continue reading

17 Feb

Sporocides and Sanitizers

Some disinfectants are known as sterilants or sporocides which means that they destroy all microbial life including endospores.  An exmple is ethylene trioxide.  This gas is used to sterilize objects such as petri dishes and medical devices.  These objects are … Continue reading