The environment surrounding a balance is vital if you are to maintain the manufacturer's stated performance ratings. Really, the manufacturer doesn’t matter in this regard, as a bad environment will adversely affect any balance.

In reference to balances and scales, linearity relates to how precisely a device is calibrated and, therefore, how accurate its measurements are.

It means flexibility and the capacity to complete more measurement tasks than just weight alone. Units with a mechanism for under-balance weighing can be paired with a weight hook to help extend their versatility.

Balances are used to measure the mass of liquids, solids, and other types of samples. They provide precise information for applications in analytical chemistry.

Distillation is one of the most commonly used scientific processes in the world. With applications across multiple disciplines and industries, distillation takes several forms, including simple, fractional, and vacuum, with even more specific variations, depending...

Autoclaves are widely used to sterilize instruments, glassware and plasticware, solutions and media, and to decontaminate biological wastes.

Kimble PTFE stopcock plugs are made of the most chemically inert material in laboratory use today. Only a few chemicals have any effect on PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), and only at elevated temperatures and pressures.

Ground-glass joints and stopcocks should never be used when dry. Although ground-glass surfaces seal well without using lubricants, it is advisable to lubricate them to prevent sticking and breakage.

Glassware is a smaller item common to many laboratories that must be evaluated as part of an effective safety plan.

Accurate pH testing requires keeping electrochemical testing equipment functioning properly. Regular checks and maintenance support the longevity and reliability of all equipment. Sometimes, small issues occur that are simply a byproduct of using the equipment...