Every lab heats samples, but should you use a heating mantle or a hotplate stirrer? Let’s take a look at both benchtop tools. Hotplate Stirrers Hotplate stirrers simultaneously heat and mix samples. You can buy a conventional hotplate and compatible stirrer (we’ve talked before about which type of stirrer is best) or you can opt for […]
Medical supplies these days aren’t all about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), even if it may seem like that when you watch the news. Sonic Supply offers a variety of medical equipment and supplies (yes, including PPE!) for doctor’s offices, veterinary offices, labs, clinics and other care centers. For the Exam Room When many people think […]
Working with chemicals can be dangerous. Whether they are corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive, a lot can go wrong – so it is crucial to understand how to use chemicals safely. Simply knowing the properties of the chemicals that you are using is the most important first step. When this is combined with caution and the right PPE (personal protective equipment), we can begin to […]
One of the defining characteristics of the Covid-19 pandemic has been confusion. It’s understandable. This early in the research phase of a new virus, how can we expect the medical community to get everything right? They’re studying and learning as fast as they can to help all of us. By this point, there’s enough known […]
It may feel strange to talk about going back to school when schools remain empty with students practicing distance learning. But Fall will bring a new school year and students will return to their science classrooms, so let’s dive in! Sonic Supply offers a wide selection of products to outfit your science classes, whether in […]
April’s newest “holiday” has become almost mainstream, following the legalization of cannabis across much of the nation. Celebrated on April 20 (4/20), the holiday was inspired by the “code” 420 that aficionados have used for cannabis. This year’s 420 celebrations last all month long since the month (4) and year (20) also correspond to 420. […]
Now that school has temporarily moved from the classroom to the living room, you might need supplies for your child’s science class. Maybe you need some fun, educational after school activities to keep them engaged. Sonic Supply offers a wide variety of science equipment and supplies for classes like Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Earth Science. […]
Product shortages typically occur during pandemics. For COVID-19, consumers have been dealing with low supplies or even complete outages of items such as toilet paper, cleaning products and hand sanitizer. You may not be able to make your own toilet paper at home, but hand sanitizer is simple to prepare! Please note that washing your […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more critical than ever to ensure that labs are fully outfitted and ready for disease testing and control. SonicSupply offers everything a lab needs to be prepared, from pipettes, glassware and gloves to centrifuges, vortex mixers and analytical balances. We have supplies needed to preform common testing methods which […]
The concept behind a pipette is simple: they allow the accurate, sterile transfer of a small, specific amount of liquid. They are often used for medical tests, as well as within fields such as molecular biology and analytical chemistry. Pipettes (also referred to as pipettors) generally measure in microliters (µL) or milliliters (mL). Micropipettes dispense […]