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Comparison of Nylon and PES Membrane Syringe Filters
Syringe filters are widely used in laboratories, pharmaceutical development, environmental testing, food and beverage analysis, and clinical research to remove particulates from liquid samples prior to analysis or processing.
Among the most commonly used membrane materials are Nylon and Polyethersulfone (PES). While both are effective filtration media, they differ significantly in chemical compatibility, protein binding behavior, hydrophilicity, and ideal application areas.
Understanding these d
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20th Jan 2026
Measuring Potassium in Human Saliva with the HORIBA K‑11 Compact Ion Meter
Accurate potassium (K⁺) measurement in human saliva is increasingly valuable in clinical research, sports science, occupational health, and point‑of‑care screening. Saliva offers a non‑invasive, easily repeatable sampling matrix that reflects physiological changes in electrolyte balance. The HORIBA K‑11 Compact Ion Meter provides a fast, reliable, and user‑friendly solution for quantifying potassium in saliva without the complexity of traditional laboratory instrumentation.
Why Measure Potassiu
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19th Dec 2025
Anton Paar DMA 35 Basic - Reliable Alcohol Content Verification for Beers and Liquors
Accurate determination of alcohol content is essential for breweries, distilleries, quality laboratories, and regulatory compliance. The Anton Paar DMA 35 BASIC handheld density meter provides a fast, portable, and dependable solution for checking alcohol content in beers and liquors by measuring density and specific gravity directly at the point of production or inspection.
Designed for routine quality control, incoming and outgoing product checks, and on-site verification, the DMA 35 Basic co
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19th Dec 2025
PTFE Bottles - PTFE Labware
PTFE Bottles - PTFE Labware
Isostatically molded in pure PTFE
Machined base for good heat transfer
Totally chemically resistant and inert
Heavy wall construction with super smooth internal finish
Bottles have a special screw cap housing for leak-free performance
Suitable for low temperature applications
TEFLEX are the worlds leading specialist for the design and manufacture of PTFE Laboratory Products, including PTFE beakers, PTFE Bottles, PTFE coated magnetic stirring bar
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2nd Apr 2025
Glass Beakers - SIMAX® Beakers Made from Heatproof Borosilicate Glass
SIMAX® Heatproof Borosilicate Glass Beakers available at LabDirect.com.au
Glass beakers are essential for small and large scale research or school labs. They are perfect for liquid heating, mixing and storage.
The SIMAX® glass beaker range features easy-to-read graduations and large labelling fields for easy identification. The graduations and labelling areas are in fired-on, highly durable, white enamel. Each beaker has a spout for clean pouring.
Uniform wall thickness distributio
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6th Feb 2025