How to: Clean Quartz UV/Vis Cuvettes?
Could you please recommend the best detergent and the appropriate concentration for cleaning quartz UV/Vis cuvettes? We perform dissolution by UV/Vis on various pharmaceutical products (primarily tablets and capsules) in aqueous solutions (examples: phosphate buffers, citrate buffers, surfactants (SDS, SLS, Tween), dilute acids, etc.).
Mystery Residue: Left Over Detergent Residue?
Q: Whenever the Detonox is left in a stainless steel sink, it forms a white substance at the bottom of the sink. We have tested the water with Detonox in a glass beaker and it does not form the same ‘Scum’.…
How to: Clean a Microfluidics System
Q: We are looking for a cleaning solution to remove sodium contamination to a sub ppt level from a microfluidics system. Can Alconox, LLC help?
A: Microfluidics is the field of accurately and precisely transporting small amounts of liquid. This requires small channels which can be a challenge to clean. To remove inorganic residues from a narrow ID system, we would want to use a low foaming detergent….
How To: Clean ESD Floor Mats?
Q: Our customer is looking to clean ESD floor mats? What products would you recommend?
A: ESD (electrostatic discharge) floor mats used throughout the electronic industry are yet another example of a critical cleaning applications. While several detergents can be used, we often recommend….
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