Laboratory repair and renovation often becomes necessary for reasons such as: To create additional space for additional manpower requirements. To accommodate modern techniques and instruments to keep pace with changing technical and regulatory requirements. To carry out renovations to give the laboratory a new look. To carry out civil jobs to repair sewages, cracks or […]
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Suggestions on conducting repair and renovation activities in laboratories
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Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware
Laboratory glassware is an essential commodity in all laboratories.Extra care should be exercised in handling of laboratory glassware and it should never be put to any other use apart from laboratory applications.
posted on June 17, 2017 by
Developing the right aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry provides ample career opportunities to a fresh person graduating from university. Numerous fields of activity are elaborated in our earlier article titled- 125 job profiles for an analytical chemist. In short analytical chemistry provides openings in the following domains: Basic research and development Applied research almost in every discipline Academic teaching Commercial testing […]
posted on June 14, 2017 by
Importance of traceability of laboratory standards
Laboratory analysis involves measurement and quantification of several common quantities, such as, mass, volume, temperature, pH, specific gravity, refractive index, light absorbance, etc for which the commonly used standards are: Mass – Certified reference weights Volume – Volumetric flasks, burettes or pipettes Temperature – Platinum resistance thermometer pH – Standard buffers Specific gravity – water […]
posted on June 9, 2017 by
Differences between Primary and Secondary reference standards used for analytical work
Any chemical analysis can be considered valid only if the method of analysis is validated before adoption and results are reported against internationally recognized standard reference materials. Results of such analysis can be relied upon by consumers as well as other laboratories across the world. Standards are primarily used for the following types of analytical studies: […]
posted on June 7, 2017 by
Benefits Offered by Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Advances in instrumental analysis techniques have contributed to our understanding of chemical sciences and developments of new products and processes.In the absence of such techniques it would not have been possible to gain insight into properties and safety of consumption of materials on the basis of their composition.
posted on June 2, 2017 by
Contributions of Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry is an applied branch of chemistry that concerns with the study of chemical composition of materials in terms of composition and how much quantity of each component is present. It proved indispensable to our understanding of basic branches of chemistry, such as, organic, inorganic, physical and biochemistry. The analytical techniques have made possible […]
posted on May 30, 2017 by
Training Testimonial on training program specially organized for trainee from Rwanda Standards Board , Rwanda
A 10- day training program has been completed on Testing Techniques on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices for Ms Pacifique Uwamariya, Director of Medical Testing Unit at Rwanda Standards Board, Rwanda from 9th May- 19th May 2017 in our laboratories in New Delhi. The training was completely laboratory oriented and covered exposure to testing techniques like […]
posted on May 27, 2017 by
Essential considerations in moisture determination by Karl Fischer titration
Presence of moisture plays a vital role in deciding characteristic properties and stability of pharmaceutical and food products. Merits and demerits of water determination methods have been covered earlier. Karl Fischer is the preferred method adopted by most laboratories due to its high specificity and selectivity towards water present even in traces levels in a product. […]
posted on May 19, 2017 by
Sampling of Gases for analysis by Gas Chromatography
Gas chromatography is an ideal tool for analysis of gases. The versatility of the technique extends its capability to analyse samples such as dissolved solids, liquids and gases. The scope of applications extends from pharmaceuticals, foods, environmental monitoring, petroleum refining, and workplace environment monitoring for safety of workers. Gas samples require special handling as gases […]
