UV light equipment in biological safety cabinets, germicidal lamps, transluminators, and Wood’s lamps can all have harmful effects
Plan ahead to ensure instruments arrive safely
The unique security, regulation, and instrumentation requirements of a cannabis testing lab
Effective design solutions for lab and technical facilities
Mills and grinders use mechanical force to break down samples into small particles for further analysis
Sample preparation methods for applications such as chromatography require single-use consumables like filters and syringes
Meticulous sample preparation is necessary for highly sensitive analysis
Centrifuges are a staple for sample preparation in any lab.
Automated sample preparation is now available for a wide variety of sample types.
Evaporators and condensers are invaluable tools
Homogenizers are used to blend chemical and biological samples such as plants, tissue, food, and soil
Microwave digestion is an efficient method used to break down samples for elemental analysis
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