What is Ethylene? Ethylene is a gas produced by petroleum and natural gas, that also occurs as a natural plant hormone It affects plants and many plant processes, such as root growth and fruit ripening Ancient Egyptians even used ethylene to ripen fruit – they would gas figs to stimulate ripening Today, ethylene levels are …

What is Electrical Conductivity in Water? Electrical Conductivity (EC) refers to the ability of water to conduct electricity. The conductivity of water is an electrical measure of the amount of inorganic salts in a solution. These include chemical salts and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, nitrogen, iron and other ions Ions are also known as …

Just as there are different types of cars for different situations, there are different meters / testers available to suit different water testing situations and budgets. EC meters are generally available in five types: 1. Small, economical pen-type meters that are well suited to applications such as aquaculture, education and environmental testing A Lovibond® pen-type …

Felix Instruments decided it was about time a similar avocado to the Hass cultivar, the Shepard Avocado, stopped playing hard-to-get. Dr. Phul Subedi, with Central Queensland University, used the F-750 to determine best harvest and consumption practices and times for the Shepard Avocado. Application Note for Shephard Avocado 1. Non-destructive Measurements of Dry Matter in Avocado …

Recently, there has been a Press Release regarding the increase of blue-green algae in water at dams around South Africa (SA). January, 2018. Many are unaware that the overgrowth of algae leads to the increased growth of cyanobacteria and associated, dangerous cyanotoxins. The problem of increased algal blooms has been escalating in numerous countries, especially …

Atago visited Marunaga Confectionery, one of the biggest ice cream producers in Japan, to test the Visco in various quality control applications. The Visco is a hand-held instrument for measurement of viscosity. Marunga Confectionery had some questions about how they could improve quality control procedures and solve some of the problems they were experiencing with …

Clean, hygienic pools are crucial for the well-being of users. The golden rule for water treatment is “as much as necessary and as little as possible”. Checking the water quality parameters will allow you to take corrective action where needed before health risks arrive. Selectech supplies equipment and chemical reagents for professional water quality testing …

Listeriosis: Why there is no lead yet on source of deadly outbreak Pretoria – Tracing the source of the listeriosis outbreak is like finding a needle in a haystack but also having to search for the haystack itself, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said. Briefing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Motsoaledi said the source of …

Just in time for the swimming season, the popular Lovibond® Scuba II has been updated. This accurate little electronic water testing device is backed by Lovibond® German engineering, a brand renowned for professional pool and spa water testing. Recently, Lovibond® updated some features: Bromine has been added to the parameters the Scuba II measures, which …

Beverage manufacturers around the world are focusing new product development on sugar reduction programmes because the sugar content in soft drinks is such a grave health risk. The prevalence of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, continues to escalate. South Africa now has the highest rate of obesity in sub-Saharan Africa, with 7 …

Testing the pH of food is easier when you use the right electrode for the food you are testing. A suitable food pH electrode will result in easier and more accurate measurements, as well as a longer electrode lifespan. All pH electrodes need to be replaced at some point, in the same way that a …

Ongoing development has resulted in constant improvements to trusted Lovibond® chemical reagents for water testing. 5 Environmentally-friendly Improvements made by Lovibond® Tintometer®: 1. Replacement of hazardous substances Hazardous substances are replaced by harmless and functionally identical substitutes wherever possible. 2. Minimum levels of hazardous substances Where hazardous substances are absolutely necessary for chemical reactions, the …