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14 Dec Mercury Monitoring and Detection Guide

Posted at 17:39h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

Understanding how to detect mercury has never been more critical. Mercury is a naturally occurring element, but when it enters the environment through industrial activity or improper waste disposal, it becomes a serious public health concern. Exposure can harm the nervous, digestive and immune systems,...

21 Nov Where Does Mercury Pollution Come From?

Posted at 08:32h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a chemical element that is naturally occurring and is found in rock and coal deposits within the earth’s crust. Historically, it has been used in fluorescent lights, thermometers, electrical switches, batteries and more. It was used more widely before...

14 Sep Types of Mercury: Understanding Its Forms and Impacts

Posted at 23:07h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

Mercury touches many fields---from industry and research to consumer products and the food chain. Understanding the different types of mercury gives you a clearer picture of where risks come from, how to measure them, and which controls and regulations apply. This guide...

14 Sep Mercury in Water: Detection, Sources, and Solutions

Posted at 22:51h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

The first recorded instance of death by mercury poisoning occurred in 1956 in the Japanese city of Minamata. The cause was traced back to the consumption of seafood tainted by runoff from a nearby chemical factory. Since that tragedy, industries around the world have made...

14 Sep Mercury in Food: Health Risks and Detection

Posted at 22:00h in Nippon Instruments by straightnorth

Mercury has long been recognized as one of the most dangerous heavy metals for human health. While it occurs naturally in the environment, human activity has increased the amount of mercury that finds its way into soil, air and water. This pollution becomes part of...

15 Apr How to Choose the Right Mercury Analyzer

Posted at 12:44h in Nippon Instruments by straightnorth

Mercury is one of the most toxic and hazardous elements that presents a clear threat to human health. Unfortunately, many industrial processes have resulted in mercury being released into the environment, where it contaminates the air, water and soil. Although the use of mercury is...

30 Jul ICMGP 2024 in Review

Posted at 14:48h in AGS Products, Nippon Instruments by AGS Scientific

AGS Scientific, Inc. and Nippon Instruments Corporation (NIC) were proud to be a part of last week's International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) in Cape Town, South Africa. We enjoyed visiting with current customers, colleagues, and the many researchers that made the...

23 Feb Expanding in 2024!

Posted at 15:43h in AGS Products by AGS Scientific

In the coming months, AGS Scientific, Inc. will be relocating to a newly remodeled office, expanding our capabilities with a modern applications and demonstration laboratory. In this new location, we will be able to increase our capacity for both onsite and virtual customer training sessions. ...

13 Jun Introducing the New RA-7000A Mercury Analyzer

Posted at 10:57h in Nippon Instruments by AGS Scientific

The latest advancement in mercury analysis is now officially available and ready for delivery! The all new Model RA-7000A Mercury Analyzer from Nippon Instruments Corporation is ready to improve your mercury analysis efficiency and reduce your reagent consumption & waste. Check out our RA-7000A product...

08 May Celebrating 20 Years!

Posted at 08:00h in AGS Products by AGS Scientific

This month, AGS Scientific, Inc. celebrates our 20th year in business! We are thankful for our customers, co-workers, friends & family that have supported us through the years. It is truly a blessing that we have made it this far, and we could not have...