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Sep
Sustainable Laboratory Glassware: Reducing Plastic Waste in Science
Sustainability is now a priority for laboratories worldwide, including in Australia’s schools, universities, and research facilities. With the...
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4
Sep
Density Measurement Tools: Pycnometers vs Hydrometers in the Lab
Pycnometers vs Hydrometers in the Lab. Measuring liquid density is an important part of analytical chemistry, quality control,...
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4
Sep
Autoclaving Glassware: Best Practices for Safety and Longevity
Autoclaving is the gold standard for sterilising laboratory equipment. Using high-pressure steam at 121–134 °C, it ensures glassware...
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4
Sep
Reagent Bottles with Screw Caps vs Glass Stoppers: What to Choose?
Reagent bottles are essential for the safe storage of chemicals in laboratories. Available with either screw caps or...
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4
Sep
Borosilicate Glass vs Polypropylene: Which is Best for Australian Labs?
Laboratories rely on durable, accurate, and safe materials for experiments, storage, and teaching. Two of the most widely...
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4
Sep
Laboratory Funnels Compared: Dropping, Separatory, and Pressure Equalising
Funnels are versatile tools used across laboratories for transferring, separating, and controlling liquid flow. While simple glass funnels...
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4
Sep
Volumetric Flasks in Analytical Chemistry: Accuracy Standards Explained
In analytical chemistry, accuracy is everything. Whether preparing a standard solution or performing titrations, laboratories rely on volumetric...
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4
Sep
Vacuum Filtration in the Lab: Choosing the Right Buchner Flask and Funnel
Vacuum filtration is one of the most common separation techniques in laboratories, allowing solids to be quickly and...
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4
Sep
Glass Beakers vs Plastic Beakers: Accuracy, Safety, and Sustainability
Beakers are one of the most widely used pieces of laboratory glassware. Available in both glass and plastic,...
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4
Sep
Class A vs Class B Measuring Cylinders: Which is Right for Your Lab?
Measuring cylinders are essential tools for laboratories, providing a simple and reliable way to measure liquid volumes. But...
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How to Buy Lab Equipment Online in Australia Without Guesswork
Shopping online for lab equipment is becoming much more common across Australia, especially for those who work in school science...
What Do Analytical Instruments Actually Do in an Australian Lab
Walk into any lab and you’ll probably notice a few quiet machines humming in the background. These are analytical instruments....
What Counts as Lab Consumables and Why They Run Out Fast
When you work in a lab, whether it’s in a busy school, a university science block or...
Pyrex and Borosilicate Glass, What’s the Difference
When you hear people talk about glassware in a lab, Pyrex and borosilicate usually...
How Schools Can Store Chemistry Gear Over Summer Break
As schools across Australia get ready to lock the doors on another year, science labs often end up packed...
What’s Inside a Lab Desiccator and Why It Matters
A lab desiccator is one of those tools that often goes unnoticed in a busy workspace, but it quietly plays...
Distillation
Distillation has been around for ages, but it remains one of the most effective methods for separating...