BEAVERTON, Oregon — Related by a shared dedication to hands-on science schooling and customer support, Vernier Science Schooling is partnering with MicroLAB to help its prospects as MicroLAB leaders head into retirement. As a part of this transition, Vernier is including three MicroLAB equipment to its lineup of chemistry merchandise that improve the lab expertise for top school- and college-level educators and college students. These merchandise, which can be utilized alongside Vernier Go Direct® sensors, embody the Precision Quantity Dispenser, Electrochemistry Half-Cell Plate, and Electrochemistry Metals Equipment.
“I look ahead to passing the torch to my valued colleagues at Vernier Science Schooling as I head into retirement,” mentioned Dr. John Amend, president of MicroLAB. “Vernier Science Schooling shares our academic philosophy and is well-known for his or her main customer support. I’ve the utmost confidence of their group persevering with to help educators with these merchandise.”
“Dr. Amend has been a frontrunner and champion within the school chemistry schooling house and is well-respected for his innovation and educator-centric enterprise practices,” added Jill Hedrick, CEO of Vernier Science Schooling. “We’re honored that he has chosen Vernier Science Schooling to proceed to make these glorious merchandise accessible to the numerous educators who use them.”
The Precision Quantity Dispenser offers college students and educators with a extremely exact, rugged, and easy-to-use different to a burette. It may be used with the Go Direct Drop Counter, Go Direct pH sensor, Go Direct Conductivity Probe, and Go Direct Oxidation-Discount Potential (ORP) Sensor to conduct a variety of acid-base, conductometric, or potentiometric titrations.
The Electrochemistry Half-Cell Plate provides a handy, reusable system for conducting secure electrochemistry half-cell experiments with metals and the Go Direct Voltage Probe. Its inclusive, premeasured design, which makes use of about one-tenth the amount of ion options as conventional experiments, enhances the precision and consistency of measurements whereas simplifying setup and cleanup for college kids and educators. Its distinctive salt bridge produces secure measurements (± 1 mV) over half-hour. By considerably decreasing the necessity for single-use supplies, the Electrochemistry Half-Cell Plate helps create a extra environment friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly lab expertise with out compromising accuracy or academic worth.
The Electrochemistry Metals Equipment offers a handy, hands-on approach to examine the fundamental rules of electrochemistry. With 5 cm lengths of pre-cut copper, nickel, iron, lead, zinc, aluminum, and silver wire, college students and educators can simply discover oxidation, discount, the electrochemical collection, and Nernst variables affecting electrochemical reactions. The equipment’s reusable design helps sustainable lab practices whereas guaranteeing constant, correct outcomes when paired with the Go Direct Voltage Probe or the Go Direct Fixed Present System.
“When used with the Go Direct Voltage Probe, the Electrochemistry Half-Cell Plate and Electrochemistry Metals Equipment present a extra exact, sustainable, and user-friendly approach to discover electrochemical reactions,” mentioned Melissa Hill, PhD, director of chemistry at Vernier Science Schooling. “By streamlining the experiment setup and enhancing measurement accuracy, educators can present college students with hands-on, impactful studying experiences which might be each environment friendly and environmentally acutely aware.”
To study extra about Vernier Science Schooling and its full suite of college-level chemistry options, together with the MicroLAB equipment, go to https://www.vernier.com/college-chemistry/.
About Vernier Science Schooling
For greater than 40 years, Vernier Science Schooling has been dedicated to utilizing our expertise, information, and fervour to create the very best and most dependable options for STEM schooling. Our complete options embody {hardware}, software program, content material, evaluation, skilled improvement, and technical help. On the coronary heart of Vernier is our deep dedication to being an genuine and trusted companion to STEM educators. We’re devoted to partnering with educators and communities to construct a STEM-literate society the place college students develop as much as develop into educated residents who can resolve issues, totally contribute to their communities, and drive innovation. For extra data, go to www.vernier.com.