Technical Articles

Solid phase extraction, or SPE, is used to isolate pollutants in water and pesticides in food, isolate drugs in blood and tissue samples, and separate proteins from a mixture, among other applications... read more

UHPLC systems take HPLC systems to the next level, and consumers have a number of choices when looking to purchase an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography system. This article discusses ... read more

An automated liquid handling system is a valuable labor-saving tool that both increases precision in the laboratory and automates repetitive motion, thus reducing the occurrence of injuries caused by ... read more

Handheld or portable XRF instruments have a wide range of applications, from materials and alloy identification to detection of toxic substances and metals analysis. Recent innovations in XRF ... read more

A host of particle sizing systems is available to measure a wide array of particle sizes. Fundamental checkpoints to consider before selecting a particle size analyzer include the range of particle ... read more

This article gives an overview of the stages of microwave digestion and offers important system selection criteria. When choosing an instrument to carry out microwave digestion, one needs to consider ... read more

It is recommended that prospective purchasers of mass spectrometers for clinical diagnostics applications research key specifications in order to make an informed decision. This article points out ... read more

Chemistry and life science laboratories utilize lab vacuum pumps for applications such as providing suction to drive the aspiration or filtration of liquid or suspended samples, and inducing or ... read more

The mechanical, pressure, and ultrasonic homogenizer represent the three primary methods used to blend, mix, disrupt, emulsify, disperse, and stir samples. This article explains the role of ... read more

Hematology analysis comprises three primary physical technologies, i.e., flow cytometry, fluorescent flow cytometry, and electrical impedance. Each methodology is employed with chemical reagents that ... read more