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How to measure pH in small volume sample
Sensors are available that can help to measure pH in small samples directly without diluting them.
A test for detecting fentanyl, other opioids in less than three minutes
The new blood test can analyze 96 blood samples that might contain opioids such as fentanyl simultaneously and in under three minutes — reportedly twice as fast as similar techniques.
Sensor detects lead in water with unprecedented sensitivity
The device achieves a record limit of detection of lead down to the femtomolar range, which is one million times more sensitive than available sensing technologies.
World’s first quadrupole TOF mass spectrometer equipped with ion dissociation technology
The oxygen attachment dissociation (OAD)-time-of-flight (TOF) system is the world’s first quadrupole TOF mass spectrometer to provide detailed structural analyses of lipids and other natural compounds.
An artificial tongue for detecting, inactivating common mouth bacteria
Designed to treat and manage dental diseases, the artificial tongue is based on a chemical sensor array that features a combination of multiple sensors.
Sensor selection: A quick guide to finding the best match
A user-friendly guide helps identify the apt pH sensor required for a specific application.
New method detects covert subsurface nuclear tests with 99% accuracy
Because irresponsible use of nuclear-capable weapons can potentially result in disastrous consequences, researchers are attempting to develop approaches for detecting such activity as early as possible.
3-point calibration for pH measurements. How do you choose calibration points?
Discover best practices for pH sensor calibration.
Yokogawa releases extractive tunable diode laser spectrometer TDLS8220
The instrument provides accurate and reliable oxygen measurements for safe continuous operations in oil and gas, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals industries.
Halliburton debuts its Reservoir Xaminer
The Reservoir Xaminer service is designed to provide fast, high-quality and customized data, even under tough conditions.
Sensors for detecting oil in marinas
Two companies have jointly developed LED-based fluorometric oil and fuel sensing products: the new BlueHawk and TinyHawk fluorosensors.
A tool for smart coatings analysis and connected measurements
The new analyzer includes a proportional counter detector for routine measurements of common platings and user-friendly features designed to enhance high-volume testing needs.
Nanoplastics invade and degrade bottled water
A liter of bottled water was found to contain some 240,000 detectable plastic fragments, a quantity 10 to 100 times greater than previous estimates.
Machine learning-based flaw detection during additive manufacturing
A new method for analyzing and monitoring data collected during powder bed fusion 3D printing allows for detection of flaws and anomalies early in the build process.
What are calibration standards? Best electrochemistry practices for using them
Discover the role of certified buffers and conductivity standards in measuring pH accurately.
How to calibrate and verify the conductivity sensor
The steps involved in the calibration and verification process of METTLER TOLEDO’s InLab 731-ISM and InLab 741-ISM conductivity sensors are outlined.
Avoiding the destructive effects of torsional resonance
Learn how to estimate torsional resonant frequencies and how to avoid destructive effects when testing diesel engine drivelines.
A micro hook to address test and measurement challenges
E-Z-Hook’s X2015 micro double gripper test connector was developed to address test and measurement challenges of the ever-changing electronic and electrical components field.
Emerson to showcase Floor to Cloud hydrogen solutions at Hyvolution 2024
The company will demonstrate how this tailored, scalable approach to automation can improve efficiency and optimize operational performance for projects of any size throughout the hydrogen value chain.
New sample preparation solutions simplify and automate respiratory diagnostic testing
These instruments provide laboratories with in vitro diagnostic and in vitro diagnostic regulation approved automated sample preparation solutions for increased confidence in downstream results.