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Avoiding the most common mistakes in pH measurement
If you’re reading this, then I’m sure you have already performed at least one pH measurement in your lifetime, since it is one of the most important parameters in analytical chemistry. I remember my first contact with a potentiometric pH meter and a pH electrode – and...
Benefits of NIR spectroscopy: Part 1
This blog post is part of the series “NIR spectroscopy: helping you save time and money”. People who are unfamiliar with near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy frequently ask the question: “Why should I need to know more about this technique, and how can I benefit from...
When do I have to exchange the filtration membrane with Inline Ultrafiltration?
Inline sample preparation is a powerful tool to make your ion chromatography analysis more efficient. Inline Ultrafiltration is an easy add-on that works for many samples. Use it for any type of sample which contains particles, like surface water, groundwater, or...
Why your titration results aren’t reproducible: The main error sources in manual titration
In the practical course in Analytical Chemistry during my first semester at university, I had to titrate a lot. Thinking back on it, I remember carefully dosing titrant with the glass buret, the cumbersome process of refilling the buret, and the constant suspicion...