By Harmen Zijlstra, 07 July 2017
Maintaining near-ambient temperatures for your water bath can warrant the need for an expensive bath capable of heating and cooling. We reveal an alternative option that uses two separate units but saves you money.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 26 June 2017
Bumping or foaming of a sample can lead to lower yields and contamination of glassware. We explain why bumping and foaming occur and what you can do to prevent or mitigate these issues.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 19 June 2017
It is important to cool the cooling liquid running through your rotary evaporator's condenser. We explain why this is crucial and what you can do to avoid problems and maintain a safe environment.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 08 June 2017
The wattage used by an ultrasonic homogenizer operating at constant amplitude can vary during processing. In this post we take a look at why this happens with respect to various factors, including sample viscosity and probe size.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 05 June 2017
The viscosity of your material will influence the effectiveness of its homogenization. We take a look at the effect of high viscosity when using different types of homogenizers and provide usage tips along the way.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 02 June 2017
If you're worried that the rotary evaporator you're thinking of buying doesn't fit your existing glassware, you don't need to be. We explain how you can convert one glass size to another and use evaporation flasks with a glass size dissimilar to that of your rotovap's joints.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 19 May 2017
Grease, dirt, and salts can quickly build up on the surface of water baths. Plus microbes love the environment it provides. We explain how clean your water bath properly and provide tips for you to limit the frequency with which it needs to be cleaned.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 17 May 2017
Over-filling your rotary evaporation flask can cause issues such as spillage and sample loss. We explain why it's important to use the right size flask for your solvent volume and offer tips to help you mitigate the risk of wasting your product.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 10 May 2017
Your choice of which coolants to use in chillers and baths will depend on a few parameters. We explore the factors you need to consider and suggest options for appropriate coolants as well as some of the pros and cons of each.
By Harmen Zijlstra, 04 May 2017
When using a rotary evaporator, greasing the ground glass joint holding your flask is generally not recommended. We explain why and also discuss situations when it might be beneficial to use grease or an alternative.
By Carlton Hoyt, 02 May 2017
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a new piece of lab equipment. All you have to do is wait for it to arrive, unpack it, and start using it, right? … Well, that’s all you have to do, but if you put just a tiny bit more effort in, you’ll potentially save yourself some big headaches down the line. Follow these steps after you purchase to defend yourself against potential problems.
By Joshua Reyes, 19 April 2017
When purchasing a stirrer for your lab, it's helpful to know which features and factors others consider during a similar decision. We reveal what other scientists look for in a stirrer so that you can be confident you're looking at the right criteria.
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 17 April 2017
A Woulff bottle can be a useful component in a rotary evaporator setup. Find out exactly what Woulff bottles are and how they're useful in rotary evaporator application.
By Joshua Delos Reyes, 11 April 2017
Knowing what other scientists look out for when buying an evaporator can help you with your own purchasing decision. In this post we reveal which factors others deem most important and explore some of the top-ranked features in a bit more detail.
By Joshua Delos Reyes, 04 March 2017
When purchasing a water bath and deciding which one to go with, it's helpful to know what others look out for when making a similar decision. We reveal the key features and factors that others deem most important and why.