Portable devices let scientists take XRD into the field, and beyond. read more

For analyzing materials that include metals, scientists often use microwave digestion. read more

To blend a sample, pick a homogenizer that’s up to the task. read more

In most fields that study the flow of materials—from making chemicals and cosmetics to testing foods and beverages and petroleum—scientists and engineers require a viscometer or rheometer. These ... read more

There are various reasons to automate liquid handling, and it can be done in many ways with different kinds of equipment. read more

Many lab processes—from filtration to more advanced techniques—require a vacuum pump. Keeping that vacuum at a consistent, optimized level really makes some processes work better. Imparting control ... read more

Although titration by hand remains a valuable learning tool, platforms on the market make this technique easier to do and more accurate. read more

Scientists characterize many materials with thermogravimetric analysis, often adding new methods of detection. read more