Introduction If you're looking for a way to help improve your concrete mixture and save money in the long run, then consider conducting an expansion test. This simple process will tell you if your Portland cement is setting up properly and give you actionable insights that can be put into practice immediately. Use a syringe […]

Introduction There are many types of cement that you can use for your project. If you are building something like a patio or sidewalk, you may need to know what type of cement will work best for this kind of project. You will want it to be strong and durable so that it can handle […]

Introduction A lot of people have heard the term "non-trade" used to describe a type of cement. You may even be surprised to learn that there are many different types of non-trade cement on the market today! But what does this mean exactly? What is non-trade cement? And how does it differ from other types […]

Introduction We want to know how long it will take to sterilize tweezers in boiling water. Since we are dealing with a liter of liquid at 100 C, we can use the relationship between temperature and energy: The boiling point of water is 100 C. The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius. The […]

Introduction Your tweezers are probably one of your most frequently used tools in the medicine cabinet. They're all you need to remove ingrown hairs, splinters and other small objects from your skin. That's why it's important for them to be sterilized after every use. There are two ways to do this: boiling water or using […]

Introduction Gnats are small flies that are commonly found in potting soil. They feed on the roots of plants and cause damage to those plants. If your plant has gnats, you can freeze the potting soil to kill them before you repot your plant or transplant to a new container. Yes and no. The answer […]

Introduction Health care facilities use a lot of materials, from linens and gloves to medication and glassware. But one thing that all hospitals share is a need to dispose of their medical waste properly. Medical waste gets thrown away every day in every hospital in the country, but there's no single way that it gets […]

Introduction What you need to know The amount of water required for a 50 kg bag of cement depends on the type of cement and its formulation. There are different types of cement like Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), High Strength Graded (HSG), Self-levelling concrete, etc. To calculate the exact amount of water required for a […]

Introduction Autoclaves are the gold standard for sterilizing things like surgical instruments and lab equipment. Hospitals and laboratories use them often, but there are important differences between the two facilities that might affect which type of autoclave you choose. Here's what you need to know: Hospitals and laboratories both use autoclaves, but the two facilities […]

Introduction Hot water bags and electric hot-water bags are both products that are used to help relieve pain. They each contain warm water, but they do it in different ways: a traditional hot water bag needs to be heated by boiling water for an hour, while an electric one heats up when plugged in. However, […]