Lab Instruments

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin | Women in Science

By Editorial Team | Feb 18, 2023

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin was a Nobel Prize-winning chemist who developed protein crystallography. She is responsible for advancing X-ray crystallography, a method for determining a crystals 3D structure. At age 10, Dorothy became interested in chemistry and...

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Analysis and Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 16, 2023

What is Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing? PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and may be called "molecular photocopying," as it's a technique used to "amplify," or copy, DNA segments. According to the National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome...

Can the Shape of Crystals Change Laser Designs?

By Editorial Team | Feb 7, 2023

Crystals are used to create light into energy for lasers

The scanning-electron image of a Potassium

FTIR Spectroscopy Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 6, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, FTIR spectroscopy will remain an indispensable tool for chemical analysis and molecular research.

image showing a modern laboratory setting with an FTIR spectroscope on a lab bench. The scene captures the organized, high-tech atmosphere of a scientific lab, emphasizing the precision and use of FTIR spectroscopy in research and analysis.

What is XRD Analysis?

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

XRD analysis, short for X-ray diffraction analysis, is an analytical technique used for the identification of crystalline material. XRD can provide information such as cell dimensions, atomic arrangement, size, phase, etc. XRD is commonly used for phase...

$illustration of an X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) system. It showcases the setup within a laboratory environment, including the X-ray tube, crystalline sample mounted on a goniometer, and the detector for the diffracted X-rays.$

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) Analysis: Principles, Applications, and Advantages

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 26, 2023

The combination of sensitivity, specificity, and versatility makes AAS indispensable in many industries.

Image of a modern laboratory with a researcher performing atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).

Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 19, 2023

Capsaicinoids are the compounds responsible for the spicy heat of chili peppers, and their concentration is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This article explores the analysis of capsaicinoids, the methods used, and their significance in determining the pungency of...

image of hot peppers on a lab bench preparing for analysis of capsaicinoids

X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Compound Identification: Unlocking the Secrets of Material Structure

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 17, 2023

XRD provides valuable insights into the crystal structure, phase composition, and properties of materials.

$image of an X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system on a modern laboratory bench. The scene captures the high-tech and professional environment of a lab dedicated to material analysis and research.$