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A Bunsen burner mixes fuel gas with air to give an adjustable flame for heating, flame tests and sterilisation. This guide explains how they work, compares standard, Tirrill, Teclu, Meker, safety and micro burners, and helps you match a burner to your gas supply and application.

Laboratories can present a wide range of fire hazards, including flammable solvents, electrical equipment, combustible materials, reactive metals and lithium-ion batteries. This guide explains Australian fire classes, compares the main types of laboratory fire extinguishers and outlines how to select suitable protection based on the chemicals, equipment and processes within your laboratory.

A laboratory mortar and pestle crushes, grinds and homogenises small solid samples before analysis. This guide explains how they work, compares porcelain, agate, glass, stainless steel and alumina, and helps you choose the right set for your application without contaminating the result.

Learn what borosilicate glass is, how Boro 3.3 is made and why its low thermal expansion, chemical resistance and optical clarity make it suitable for Australian research, mining, environmental, food, education and industrial laboratories.

A laboratory desiccator is a sealed vessel that keeps its contents in a dry, low-humidity atmosphere, protecting moisture-sensitive samples and reagents and cooling heated samples without reabsorbing water. This guide covers what it is, what it is used for, the main types, the desiccants that go inside, and how it works, with an animated drying cycle and a setup finder built in.

The Buchner funnel is the standard tool for fast vacuum filtration, separating a solid from a liquid far quicker than gravity. This guide covers what it is, what it is used for, how to set one up step by step, the main materials, and how vacuum filtration works, with an animated apparatus and a funnel finder built in.

Cleaning laboratory glassware properly is essential for accurate, safe, and repeatable lab work. This guide explains how to remove stubborn residue from beakers, flasks, bottles, volumetric glassware, and other lab glassware, including grease, dried salts, biological residue, stains, and burnt deposits. It also covers safe cleaning methods, common mistakes, drying and storage tips, and when damaged glassware should be replaced.

Pipette calibration helps laboratories confirm that liquid handling results remain accurate, repeatable, and traceable. This guide explains how pipettes are calibrated to ISO 8655 standards, including gravimetric testing, environmental control, correct tip selection, volume testing, calibration records, and common mistakes to avoid. It also covers when to use in-house calibration and when an external calibration service may be more suitable.

A free molarity and dilution calculator covering four essential lab calculations: C1V1=C2V2 dilution (solve for any unknown), molarity from mass, mass from molarity, and serial dilution table generation. Includes worked examples, a concentration units guide and step-by-step preparation instructions for every result.

Free online buffer preparation calculator. Select your buffer system, enter target pH, concentration and volume, and get an exact lab-ready recipe with reagent masses and step-by-step instructions. Covers PBS, Tris-HCl, sodium phosphate, acetate, HEPES, MOPS and more.

Laboratory balances are essential weighing instruments used to measure samples, reagents, powders, chemicals and materials with accuracy and consistency. They are commonly used in research, education, quality control, pharmaceutical testing, food testing, industrial laboratories and general scientific workflows.

pH meters are essential laboratory instruments used to measure how acidic or alkaline a liquid sample is. They are widely used in research, water testing, food and beverage analysis, education, environmental monitoring, quality control and manufacturing where accurate and repeatable pH measurement is required.

Magnetic stirrers and hot plate stirrers are essential laboratory instruments used for consistent mixing, solution preparation and controlled heating. They are commonly used with beakers, flasks and bottles to dissolve solids, prepare reagents, maintain suspensions and support routine sample preparation across research, education, quality control and industrial laboratories.

Purchasing from LabFriend offers laboratories a practical mix of product range, brand choice, online convenience, and procurement support. This article explains the key benefits of buying from LabFriend, from access to a large multi-brand catalogue and flexible payment options to manufacturer-backed warranty and helpful educational content.

Choosing the right borosilicate glass beaker brand can affect durability, chemical resistance, thermal performance, and day-to-day usability in the laboratory. This guide highlights five leading brands for borosilicate glass beakers, DURAN, PYREX, Scherf, ISOLAB, and LLG Labware, and explains what makes each one a strong choice for different laboratory needs.

Choosing the right pipette brand can improve accuracy, comfort, and consistency in daily laboratory work. This guide highlights five leading pipette brands for laboratories, Eppendorf, BRAND, Gilson, Sartorius, and Thermo Scientific, and explains what makes each one a strong choice for different liquid handling workflows.