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Ultimate guide to lab weighing success

A guide to avoid common errors, ensure compliance and achieve weighing excellence

19 Mar 2020

Technological advancements and breakthrough discoveries in science are enabling scientists to weigh samples with more precision and accuracy than ever before. Despite such significant scientific advancements, poor weighing technique can contribute to measurement uncertainty.

This application eBook presents a step-by-step guide on how to avoid common errors, ensure compliance and achieve weighing excellence. This eBook includes expert insight and guidance on:

• Achieving optimal weighing performance
• Improving sample preparation
• Becoming pharma compliant
• The redefinition of the ‘’kilogram’’ - what it means for your lab

Plus, you'll find a useful checklist to help ensure complete 21 CFR part II compliance.

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Balances and Moisture AnalyzersBalances & Moisture Analyzers / weighing scales measure static or dynamic loads. Features to consider when choosing an analytical balance include accuracy, capacity and resolution. Additional features and specialized balances include enclosures for weighing powder, microbalances for measuring small quantities, portable balances, moisture analyzers, top loading balances and internal calibration for measurements over time or with varied temperature.Sample PreparationSample preparation can improve the quality and speed of separation techniques. Products to assist sample preparation include filtration equipment, evaporators, membranes and sieves.Sample HandlingProper and careful handling of samples is important in scientific studies to ensure the integrity of specimens. This will prevent deterioration and cross contamination, and improve the accuracy of sample tracking procedures.Molecular Weight AnalysisMolecular weight analysis determines the size and structure of biomolecules, essential in protein characterization, polymer studies, and drug development. Techniques like mass spectrometry ensure precise results. Compare solutions for molecular weight analysis in our peer-reviewed product directory.PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals are medicinal drugs used in healthcare to diagnose, prevent, cure and treat illnesses. Pharmaceuticals that are excreted after use appear in wastewater and can have detrimental effects on the environment.Calibration