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A Brief Overview of Co-Crystallisation

Posted on: June 14, 2023

Co-crystallisation is a fascinating process wherein two or more different molecules are combined to create a new crystalline structure.

The Benefits of Having Heating Blocks in Your Teaching Lab

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Heating blocks are invaluable in a wide range of research applications, as they provide consistent and uniform heating for small vessels such as microcentrifuge tubes, test tubes and vials as well as round bottom flasks.

The chemistry of doughnuts

Posted on: May 15, 2023

A fun blog for you in celebration of National Doughnut Week 2023 – enjoy!

A Quick Guide to Fitting Sizes for Chemistry Glassware

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Configuring the right chemistry setup can sometimes feel even more elusive than alchemy! This blog is here to help…

Critical Features of a UV Photoreactor

Posted on: April 4, 2023

In this blog post, we will look at more of these critical features in detail and how each impacts a UV photoreactor.

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

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.

How solvent evaporators work with tubes and vials

How Solvent Evaporators Work with Tubes & Vials

Posted on: March 14, 2023

This blog provides a technical overview of solvent evaporators, their types, and their use with tubes and vials.

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?

What is a Schlenk line and how do I use it?

What is a Schlenk Line – plus the Schlenk Line Survival Guide

Posted on: February 6, 2023

We give you some basic information on what a Schlenk Line actually is, how it is used, and share some fantastic open-access resources on how to get the best out of this essential piece of laboratory equipment.