Chemistry for the Holidays

Some Thanksgiving and Christmas Chemistry There’s undeniably one time of year that brings out the baker in us all. In fact, I suspect that the vast majority of the baking that takes place in the United States in any given twelve month period happens between mid-November and late-December, when seemingly the whole country turns its […]


Acids and My Mom’s Lemonade

Good Times with Food We all love a little nostalgia. So many of those happy memories are built around family,and in particular the family traditions that involve cooking and food. Everybody has their own favorites of course,and one of mine happens to bea  recipe that relies upon some pretty significant chemistry. Truth be told, all […]


Farm to Table: Chemical Edition

It has become trendy to think about the farm-to-table trajectory of our food. We think about land use, the exploitation of farm workers, the use of pesticides, and whether or not our meat had a happy life. These considerations are critical because of their ethical and health implications with respect to the well-being of everyone […]


The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

This Conference will Educate you on Disinfection and Sterilization Innovations That Prevent Infection

This Conference will Educate you on Disinfection and Sterilization Innovations That Prevent Infection The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will be hosting a virtual conference on November 10th and 11th, 2022 consisting of educational seminars about the surrounding areas of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. These lectures will investigate the challenges, emerging […]


How To Choose Safe Chemicals For Daily Household Use

How To Choose Safe Chemicals For Daily Household Use - June 3 2022 Lab Alley Blog

We use chemicals a lot in our everyday lives, but how do we know which chemicals are the right ones to use? This article will talk about the importance of choosing safe chemicals, and how to choose the best chemicals for your purpose. Why Should I Worry About Chemical Quality? In general, the higher the […]


Chemical Grades

Chemical grades are a way of quantifying the purity of a particular chemical. There are several different standards set by various organizations, such as the American Chemical Society and the United States Pharmacopeia. What are the different grades of chemicals?