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Critical Features of a UV Photoreactor

Critical Features of a UV Photoreactor

Posted on: April 4, 2023

Photochemistry is an important discipline concerned with the chemical processes induced by light absorption. The applications of photochemical processes are myriad, ranging from air and water purification to surface disinfection,

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The chemistry of tulips

Posted on: April 3, 2023

The chemistry of tulips is complicated and a bit of a mixture of good and bad.  From my teen years working in a garden centre, I can tell you that

5 Benefits of a Single Position Heating Block

5 Benefits of a Single Position Heating Block

Posted on: March 14, 2023

A single position heating block is designed as an alternative equipment to an oil bath and is suitable for single reactions conducted in round-bottom flasks.

What is a CSTR and how is it used?

How does a CSTR work?

Posted on: March 6, 2023

What is a CSTR, and more importantly, how does a CSTR work and why should you care?

Nitro beer by Guinness - the science behind it from Asynt

Guinness – the world’s first nitro beer

Posted on: February 13, 2023

For St Patrick’s Day we celebrate the world’s first nitro beer – thanks to mathematician – turned – brewer, Michael Ash, who joined the Guinness team back in 1951.

Bespoke reaction vessels

When you Might Need a Bespoke Reaction Vessel

Posted on: January 31, 2023

Some applications require more than a standard vessel, which is why in this blog post, we’ll look at when you might need a bespoke reaction vessel.