Alfa Chemistry Blog

W ater analysis   is often viewed as the  groundwork of studies of water quality, pollution, hydrology and geothermal waters . In order to better serve clients worldwide, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, a cGMP-compliant laboratory of Alfa Chemistry,  today announces to upgrade its water analysis and testing   services .  Taking advantage of strong expertise and   decade-long  experience, the lab is now capable of conducting analytical testing for environmental water, drinking water supplies, industrial process water as well as other types of water.   The biggest priority of w ater chemistry analysis   is  to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples , either it is  water used in industrial processes   or  on waste-water stream s or  on rivers and stream s or  on rainfall and on the sea. Analytical methods routinely   are gas chromatography , ion chromatography, spectropho...

Moisture determination is of vital importance to almost every industry. In response to the growing demand, Alfa Chemistry's renowned testing laboratory recently announced the introduction of the Karl Fischer titration method, which can be used in many industries, including but not limited to: pharmaceuticals , food and beverage, petrochemicals, polymers and plastics, cosmetics and personal care , medical devices, chemicals, textiles, agriculture, and paper and pulp. Since its invention in the 1930s by a chemist named Karl Fischer, Karl Fischer (KF) moisture testing has become a universal technique for measuring moisture content in a wide range of materials. "This method uses volumetric or coulometric titration. The titration solution consists of four components: an alcohol (ROH), a base (B), sulfur dioxide, and iodine. All four components of the anode solution can interact with water. The volumetric Karl Fischer technique calculates the water content based on the volume of reg...

Currently, coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and its quality is a deciding factor for distinctive flavors. Hence, the testing of coffee should be conducted throughout the supply chain. Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, as an independent third-party testing organization, has recruited a team of coffee analysts and recently revealed its expertise in coffee testing . The complete coffee-testing solutions provided aim to support customers' business needs and also erase their worrisome for both production and consumption with accurate analytical reports being delivered. "Coffee has already become available in numerous traditional and gourmet varieties, and it keeps expanding its presentation into even more formats, including whole beans, ground, instant, and ready-to-drink beverages. Along with the prosperity of the coffee industry, the necessity to test coffee-related products has become the first choice for marketers to promote their coffee-made commodities,...

The synthetic detergent industry has enjoyed a boom because of the wide applications of surfactants. As the general public has leverage increasingly concerned regarding the safety and efficacy of detergent products, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab recently announced the launch of surfactant testing  services for a range of products made of non-ionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and other types of surfactants. Consisting of a polar head group and a nonpolar hydrocarbon tail, synthetic surfactants consist of unique properties. For example, synthetic surfactants are capable of reducing interfacial tension and forming micelles. In most cases, surfactants act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, or dispersants. "Based on the different charges of their headgroup, surfactants can be generally classified into four categories, i.e., non - charged, amphoteric, cationic, and anionic," the Marketing Chief of Alfa Chem...

Petroleum products such as transportation fuels and fuel oils are in nearly everything we use. To ensure their integrity, Alfa Chemistry 's testing branch recently released the   petroleum product testing  service, analyzing the viscosity, flash point, density, pour point, CCR, and many other quality parameters for a wide range of petroleum products, including: crude oil, fuel oil, lubricating oil/grease, paraffin wax, asphalt, petroleum coke, etc. In almost all petroleum product testing scenarios, the following items and procedures are performed: l  Heavy Metal l  Physical and Chemical Analysis l  Content Analysis l  Forbidden Substance Testing l  Composition Analysis l  Thermal Performance "Years of experience in the analytical field enables us to choose the most appropriate testing methods to conduct professional customized analysis and standard technical procedures, allowing us to determine the quality of petroleum products and possible change...

As a sub-branch of Alfa Chemistry, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab recently announced its capability to conduct practical analysis for household cleaners, toiletries, industrial detergents,   general cleaners ,   and other products. This   newly launched detergents and cleaners testing   service aims to advance the R&D process of detergent product s and offers a   comprehensive report issued by a third-party testing lab that will certify   that products are made in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. " Cleaners, dish-washing liquids, and laundry detergents are part of our everyday life. Consumers may wonder if these products really meet the safety and environmental standards. Our testing lab offers a way to crystallize out these puzzles, "   states   the Marketing Chief of Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab.   " After a detailed inspection o f   the provided sample, individual customers can have a clear understanding of the qualit...