What Are Molecular Sieve Beads and How They Work?
Discover everything there is to know about molecular sieves. What they are, how they work, and how they can help absorb moisture and maintain product quality. Molecular sieves are commonly used to remove specific molecular compounds based on their pore diameter. Essential in various industrial processes in the petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical, air separation, gas purification,…
Lab Measurement: What Does a Graduated Cylinder Do?
Graduated cylinders Are devices used to measure volumes of liquids in a lab. The cylinder is open on one end with a base and graduation markings indicating volume. Graduated cylinders come in a range of sizes from 5mLs to 2,000mLs. The graduated cylinders from Goldleaf are made of 3.3 borosilicate glass to ensure quality and…
Guide to Lab Stand Parts and Clamps
Lab stands are essential laboratory accessories used to hold multiple types of scientific apparatus’ from glassware, equipment, system components, and more. This article will go over the different parts used for various assemblies of a proper laboratory stand. Lab Stand Components Base A lab stand needs a heavy and durable base that supports the weight…
Disassembly and Cleaning of G20/G30 Homogenizer Shafts
For samples that are sticky, vicious or might crystalize it is important that the lower portion of the shaft is disassembled and cleaned after each use. To clean or remove the top portion please see the manual Start by removing the shaft from the homogenizer. Loosen the shaft retaining screw and give a slight tug…
Tissue Homogenizer Guide
Intro to Tissue Homogenization Any facility that needs to prep tissue samples for analysis will need one of several types of homogenizers for their sample preparation. Using the proper homogenizer, which we will go over soon, is key to breaking down tissue for cell lysis, protein extraction, dna extraction, and more. The force of a…
Advantages of Vacuum insulated Tubing
Many industries such as oil and gas fields depend on vacuum insulated tubing that has a high thermal resistance for transporting either extremely high or low temperature solutions such as liquid nitrogen or superheated, high pressure steam injection. Ensuring a hose is rated for liquid or gaseous transfers at such extreme pressures and temperatures is…
Is it Better to Use a Heater/Chiller Combo or Separate Units?
Is it better to use separate heaters and chillers, or buy a combo unit that does both? In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of both setups. Also, we will cover a lesser known method of making your own combo unit. We will go over things like budget restriction, power capabilities for…
Guide to Laboratory Filter Reactors
Laboratory Filter Reactors Guide Are you looking for glass filter reactors and need more information about their setup and uses? Goldleaf Scientific provides filter reactors in a variety of sizes with customization options. This article will discuss what a glass filter reactor is composed of, the wide range of how they are used, and the…
What is a Glass Reactor and how does it work? In-Depth Guide To Glass Reactors
What is a glass reactor? Scientific and research labs require controlled environments to conduct certain studies and processes. In order to facilitate this entirely controlled environment, researchers will employ glass reactors. These are vessels that range from small (500 milliliters) to large (150 liters+) sizes depending on the volume of the experiments. By connecting a…
Full Guide – Laboratory Heaters and Chillers – Styles and Power Capacities
This blog will go over how to find a proper heater or chiller with appropriate power for your applications. Here are some chillers and heaters that we will discuss in this article. Introduction to Recirculating Chillers and Heaters In this article, we will go over the different types of recirculating laboratory heaters and chillers. There…