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by Techie
10 Sep 2020, 13:23
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Rock and mineral specimens
Replies: 7
Views: 3558

Re: Rock and mineral specimens

Just remembered Omega science have lots of rock samples
by Techie
10 Sep 2020, 13:18
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Rock and mineral specimens
Replies: 7
Views: 3558

Re: Rock and mineral specimens

I have purchased them from Southern biological in the past, don't know if they still have them.

Haines have great rock sample kits ( large samples)
by Techie
01 Jul 2020, 13:41
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Plastic dropper bottles
Replies: 6
Views: 4469

Re: Plastic dropper bottles

I get my Nalgene bottles from Science Supply (Vic company), the Nalgenes fit perfectly in the unitrays : You can also get bottles that look exactly like the Nalgenes, much cheaper but they are slightly wider and don't fit quite as well in the unitrays. http://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=26&a...
by Techie
30 Jun 2020, 12:49
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Plastic dropper bottles
Replies: 6
Views: 4469

Re: Plastic dropper bottles

I use Nalgene plastic bottles for most dilute chemicals. These fit into unitrays perfectly for 30 ml and 60 ml bottles Iodine solutions and organics I place in amber bottles with glass pipettes. There are charts available to tell you which plastics are compatible with which chemicals . In the Labora...
by Techie
17 Jun 2020, 11:15
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: sterilising and stench
Replies: 9
Views: 6025

Re: sterilising and stench

It had a chemical / burning sort of smell about it.

I have since learnt that autoclave tape depending on brand has a use by date / lifespan of 5 years.
by Techie
15 Jun 2020, 10:59
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: sterilising and stench
Replies: 9
Views: 6025

sterilising and stench

Hi Techies, I had an interesting experience when using our old pressure cooker last week. I was sterilising bottles of deionised water for an upcoming prac. The pressure cooker contained water, 6 x 250 ml duran bottles containing water, the blue lids loosely on the bottles. Also contained a small st...
by Techie
05 Mar 2020, 07:20
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Operation of Steam Sterilizer
Replies: 7
Views: 7872

Re: Operation of Steam Sterilizer

Try this link for instructions on the use of the All american steriliser

http://www.allamericancanner.com/Autocl ... ilizer.htm

Cheers
by Techie
13 Jul 2019, 10:28
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Agar Plates
Replies: 31
Views: 18688

Agar

If you are looking for Agar / microbiology supplies try Amyl media.

I have been using their products for over 20 years.

Agar is much cheaper than other suppliers.

Amyl Media Pty Ltd

39 Healey Rd,
Dandenong Vic 3175
PO Box 4129,
Dandenong South, Vic 3164
Australia