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A balance is a balance, right? For the most part, yes. Balances offer exceptional precision, typically at a higher level than common industrial scales. However, there are some fundamental differences between what we in the industry consider a top-loading balance and an analytical balance. What is the difference between a top-loading balance and an analytical balance? An analytical balance is a class of a balance that has a readability of 0.1 mg or better. At this level of readability, it is requ

If you’ve ever weighed a sample in a lab setting, you know it doesn’t take much to throw off an analytical balance. That’s because, with a readability of 0.1 mg (0.0001 g) or better, something as small as a pesky fly, a rogue draft, or even a stray hair or two can be enough to muddy your readings.That’s why many labs and other settings where analytical balance are used have such strict guidelines in place to remind researchers of the proper precautions to take. If your place of work doesn’t have

It is important to keep balances clean. It is just as important to clean them properly. In fact, some industries have standards and regulations in place that require cleaning SOPs. Keeping your analytical and precision balances clean helps to ensure accuracy, prevent contamination and extend the life of the instrument. In this blog, I'll outline how to clean a balance and what products you can use.What You'll NeedThe first crucial step is to have everything you need to do a proper cleaning. Bala