Splattering and shattering are hazards when working with liquids and glassware in your lab. To maintain safety, heat all liquids slowly. Fast heating causes bumping, which may cause the solution to splatter. Also, cool labware…
With the potential for fumes and contaminants to be present in laboratories, airflow—and its proper distribution—is a concern. In 2012, a germ lab at the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control (CDC) experienced ongoing issues with…
Liquids display unique characteristics when force is applied via mixers. Four of the most common types of liquid behavior and their response to mixing are: Dilatant liquids (slurries, clay, and candy compounds): viscosity increases as…
Immersion heaters are submerged directly into the solution being heated, so there’s no loss of heat during energy transfer. These types of heaters are most suitable for water-based, nonflammable solutions in metal, glass, or other…