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Q: I am doing a science fair project to measure which type of ibuprofen dissolves fastest in stomach like solutions. ie will gelcaps dissolve faster than caplets etc. How can I measure the acidic ph's I will need? I know that too acidic a solution may burn my skin, but I researched that Coca Cola has a ph of around 2.5 therefore this should be safe shouldn't it? I have ph papers but they only measure from ph 5.0 and up. Will I need a ph meter? If so where might I get one from?

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Job: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Accelerator Physics

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, TRIUMF is Canada's national research laboratory for particle and nuclear physics. TRIUMF has developed and operated cyclotrons since 1968. The largest of these, a 500 MeV cyclotron, accelerates up to 400µA of H- ions delivering both high and low intensity beams of protons to four different destinations in support of subatomic and material sciences. The other 4 cyclotrons of lower energies (13, 30 & 42 MeV) are used for continuous production of medical isotopes, which are in high demand in the present nuclear medicine market.  TRIUMF is now embarking on a new challenging project to develop an innovative medical cyclotron. To support this initiative, our Beam Physics group is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellow for the various areas of cyclotron design including ion source, beam injection, beam dynamics, magnet design, and extraction systems.  For complete details of this exciting and challenging career position, including responsibilities,  skills and qualifications, please visit the TRIUMF website.  TRIUMF is an equal opportunity employer.

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