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Unlocking the Secrets of the Antarctic with the Aid of Ultrapure Water
2 Jun 2014Discover how scientists involved in the Italian National Antarctic Research Program are using ultrapure water, provided by ELGA LabWater, to analyze ice, snow, sediment, atmospheric and oceanic samples from Antarctica. The team studies the concentrations and distribution of chemicals in the region, identifying natural background levels and investigating changes over time.
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Environmental Monitoring and TestingEnvironmental monitoring and testing uses handheld portable analyzers, kits, spectrometers or chromatography systems for air, water, soil, food and other sample testing. Useful features of analyzers such as BOD and COD include portability, easy calibration, automation and sensitivity. Environmental test kits for pH, water, moisture, etc, should be accurate, sensitive, reliable, fast and easy to use.Water PurificationThere are a number of water purification methods available to remove contamination from laboratory water. These systems include demineralization, reverse osmosis, filtration and ultrafiltration. A combination of methods is sometimes necessary to achieve purified water suitable for use in experiments.Ultrapure WaterUltrapure water is the highest purity water and contains the lowest levels of organic and inorganic contaminants, particulates and microorganisms.