Much of the analytical work performed by physical chemists requires the use of sophisticated instrumentation and equipment. This article will provide a brief overview of the analytical instruments ...

Chemistry is a laboratory science and can be most effectively taught by including robust hands-on laboratory experiences for students at both the middle and high school levels. This perspective ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...

Laboratory testing consumables are typically not amenable to substitution and laboratory consumables heavily rely on single-use plastics in their day-to-day operations. Laboratories are subject to ...

A start-up should always have a “plan B” to provide a critical safety net. A considerable and expensive amount of redundant lab equipment can sit idle if that pivot arises and prompts a significant ...

Magnetic stirrers are a core part of many chemistry labs. They offer many advantages for ensuring the effective mixing of solutions compared to other methods of stirring, including consistency, ...

In 2022, Carolina Quezada was on the hunt for a new piece of equipment. To synthesize the metallic nanoparticles she works with, she needed a dry bath incubator to heat the starting materials. She ...

The laboratory chemical fume hood is the most common local exhaust ventilation system used in laboratories and is the primary method used to control inhalation exposures to hazardous substances. When ...

Noura El-Haj, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications A new advanced microscope-based platform capable of identifying and quantifying radiation exposure in people was donated to the IAEA ...