Sample contamination can skew experiment results, waste resources and time, and pose significant health and safety risks. Fortunately, sample contamination is largely preventable when laboratory perso … Read More

Nearly all laboratories require a laboratory fridge or freezer to store temperature-sensitive samples. However, the type of fridge or freezer that each lab needs can vary significantly. From the size … Read More

Open-loop and closed-loop extraction are two popular methods for extracting a desired substance from a material. Open-loop extraction refers to the process of removing a substance from a material in a … Read More

Also known as a membrane pump, a diaphragm pump is a type of positive displacement pump. The pump moves fluid through a combination of valves on either side of a rubber, thermoplastic, or Teflon diaph … Read More

It’s no secret—purchasing new lab equipment isn’t cheap. To avoid the high price tags of new laboratory appliances, many laboratories try to make their equipment last as long as possible. Doing so, ho … Read More