The different chemical compounds that fall under the overarching term “lime”—quicklime, hydrated lime (slacked lime), and limestone—are sharply related, with quicklime being produced through the…
ASTM F1717-21: Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model has been released. How Common Are Spinal Injuries? According to the National…
When it comes to managing and maintaining the integrity of a laboratory, compliance in all aspects of decontamination can be daunting. Not only is regulatory…
Analyzed and studied in laboratories each day, biological agents and toxins can be invisible, malicious storms, and much like how the presence of these pathogens…
Through the scientific method, repeatability and reproducibility fortify accuracy. Unfortunately, differing operators, equipment, calibration, environment, and time introduce variations and potential inaccuracies in measurements. An…
Excellence is expected in any industrial activity. Sometimes, this careful assuredness is an excessive welcome; a means to go beyond the bare minimum to instill…
The 2019 edition of NFPA 45: Standard On Fire Protection For Laboratories Using Chemicals has been released. Fires in Laboratories Handling Chemicals A pyrophoric material…
Constantly-advancing technology and new leading practices represent the fluidity of industry. As knowledge develops, standardization advances alongside it, since all standards are reviewed and either…
It’s said that cleanliness is next to godliness, but most manufacturers would be happy with knowing that their products are free from contamination. This is…