Ammonia Gas Detection in Air
We received a customer inquiry about another unique use of one of our test strips. These types of questions are always intriguing, so we feel compelled to share them. This particular question is regarding our [...]
Measuring Low Levels of Sulfide
Our Lead Acetate test papers are typically used to detect the presence of sulfide in water concentrations as low as 5ppm. However, as is often the case, some customers find other ways to use our [...]
What is Sweat?
This might seem like an odd topic for us to choose, but today, let’s talk about sweat. What is it? Well, sweat, or perspiration, is your body’s way of cooling down. Our normal body temperature [...]
House Plants and Humidity
As the weather gradually warms up (slower in some parts of the country than others it seems), spring showers will start to move in, increasing moisture in the air. We know this is great for [...]
Sensitivity of the Ammonia Leak Detection Cloth
Occasionally, we get customer inquiries that require us to do a little digging and experimenting. We love these questions! It teaches us more about our products and how they’re used. Here’s an example of a [...]
Leak Detection and Cobalt Chloride
Cobalt chloride, CoCl2, is an inorganic compound that changes color from blue to pink in response to humidity. As humidity increases, cobalt chloride gradually changes color from blue, to pink, to a lighter pink, almost [...]
Sugar Detection in Potatoes
Monitoring sugar levels in potatoes is an important process for growers as it can help minimize losses from effects that influence processed product color. In other words, when chips or fries are made, if the [...]
How to Detect Leaks in Sealed Equipment
Equipment designed to be air-tight, such as incubators, pharmaceutical isolators, glove boxes, and the like need to be tested for leaks. An article published in the journal, Clean Air and Environment1, discusses the difference between [...]