Updated 2020 January Analytical balances are the basic tools of quantitative analysis. They are used to accurately weigh samples and precipitates. The balances are able to provide accurate measurements to four decimal places, for example, 0.0001 grams. Due to the extremely sensitive nature of these instruments, there are several factors that can cause them to… Read more »
Updated on: 25/03/2020 Industry standards such as ISO 9000, give their vote of approval to external certified calibration mass for the calibration of balances and scales. Even though many balances that include internal motorized calibration are available in the market, they can be extremely costly, and will still need external calibration for ISO certification. To… Read more »
Analytical balances are very sensitive. Their accuracy can be affected by several factors including the environment in which they are installed and how they are handled. Five Best Practices for Using Analytical Balances Proper Calibration Regular calibration helps your scale give consistent and accurate weights. It is important to calibrate the scale at the location… Read more »
Updated on: 25/03/2020 Image Source: mt.com Analytical balance accuracy can only be achieved if the scale operator is consistently alert and careful. Even with alert and careful operators, other factors can influence the analytical balance calibration. In instances where precision is vital, an error of 0.001 grams or even smaller can be quite significant. Analytical… Read more »