2026 update: We have published a deeper, standards-anchored refresher: Biosafety Cabinet vs Fume Hood 2026: Choosing Right. The 2026 version goes beyond classes and applications into NSF/ANSI 49-2020 Class II subtypes (A1, A2, B1, B2), ANSI/ASSP Z9.5-2022 face velocity, NIH DRM placement clearances, and the four specification errors we see most often. This 2021 primer
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A food microbiology laboratory would not be able to complete research or conduct tests without an assortment of specific and specialized equipment. Below are some pieces of equipment that are necessary in any microbiology laboratory: 1. Analytical balance Method of operation: An enclosed measuring pan is used to prevent interference from dust, air currents, and
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What is Mass Spectrometry? Mass spectrometry deals with the quantifying and qualifying of the molecular components of a sample. Mass spec instruments are essential tools for this process. Ideal for chemical testing, testing for soil and water quality, pharmaceutical potency and structure, cannabis testing, and other bioscience research, spectrometry is now a broad and varied
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