With a share of 6% of the total amount of all plastics produced, polyethylene terephthalate, or PET for short, is one of the most important representatives. Originally developed for fiber …
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Determining AOX Values – Measuring Water Pollution
Sum parameters play an important role in the analysis of water samples from drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater, as well as sewage sludge. When determining sum parameters, a …
Read more »The Concept of Tolerance in Engineering and Manufacturing
The term “tolerance” originates from the Latin word “tolerare”, meaning to endure, withstand, or bear. In everyday language, it often describes the acceptance of different beliefs, religions, cultures, worldviews, or …
Read more »Laboratory Water Baths: What to Consider When Controlling Sample Temperature
Laboratory water baths are indispensable for temperature control – in medical, biochemical and chemical work as much as in industry. Like other laboratory instruments, they must meet high standards of …
Read more »Plastics in Medicine and Medical Technology
The share of plastics used in the medical sector accounts for only around 2 percent of the total volume of plastics produced worldwide. Despite this comparatively low proportion of overall …
Read more »Standard Ground Joints in Chemistry
In the chemical laboratory, many standards must be observed, including those for standard ground joints on laboratory apparatus or glass containers. Standard ground joints ensure that glassware and vessels, such …
Read more »Plastic Shortage: Rising prices and scarce raw materials explained
The convergence of several events led to a plastic shortage and a sharp increase in prices. This affected not only plastics, but also other raw materials such as metals, wood …
Read more »Ventilation Hoses and their Applications
During surgery, after an accident or in the case of a serious illness such as a COVID infection, mechanical ventilation may be required. Surgical procedures are often performed under general …
Read more »Silicon: Properties and Applications
Without silicon, our modern daily life would look entirely different. It is found in every microchip but also in baking moulds, lubricants, cosmetics, and plastics: the element silicon. Silicon – …
Read more »Polyolefins – Properties, Differences and Applications
The term polyolefins refers to polymers produced from alkenes such as ethene, propene, butene, 2-methylpropene, and 4-methyl-1-pentene. Polyolefins are saturated hydrocarbons characterized by low density, good chemical resistance, low water …
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