by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 19, 2025
1. What is an analytical balance, and how does it work? An analytical balance is a highly sensitive laboratory instrument used to measure mass with extreme precision, typically to the nearest 0.1 mg. It works by comparing the sample’s mass with known reference...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 19, 2025
1. What is a pH meter and how does it work? A pH meter is an electronic device used to measure the hydrogen-ion activity (acidity or alkalinity) in a solution. It works by measuring the voltage difference between a pH-sensitive electrode (glass electrode) and a...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 17, 2025
1. What is osmometry, and what is it used for? Osmometry is a technique used to measure the osmolality of a solution — the concentration of osmotically active particles per kilogram of solvent. It’s commonly used in clinical laboratories to assess body fluid...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 16, 2025
What is Gas Chromatography and how does it work? Gas Chromatography (GC) is an analytical technique used to separate and analyze compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition. In GC, a sample is injected into a heated injection port, where it is vaporized. The...
