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May 3rd, 2012 at 12:34am
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Phosphoric acid is mineral acid which molecules that can combine themselves in a number of different ways. These different combinations are referred to as phosphoric acids. Phosphoric acid is a white solid that melts to form a colorless, viscous liquid. High concentrations of the liquid are corrosive. Phosphoric acid is non-flammable and non toxic. Let’s examine what phosphoric acid is used for in the world today.
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April 27th, 2012 at 12:15pm
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Quinine is a naturally occurring white crystalline substance that is found in the bark of the cinchona tree. It has fever reducing, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Quinine has a bitter taste and is found in very small quantities in tonic water. When exposed to direct sunlight quinine becomes florescent. For many years the main use of Quinine was to treat malaria, let’s examine what quinine is used for in the world today.
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April 9th, 2012 at 12:35pm
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Silk is a natural fiber that is used to create materials. It is obtained from the cocoon of the mulberry silk worm which is reared in captivity. Silk is also made by a variety of other insects that undergo metamorphosis and some insects such as spiders that are web spinners. Silk has a triangular prism structure and reflects light in different directions giving it a shimmery appearance. It is lightweight, smooth and considered to be one of the most luxurious materials available. Let’s examine the uses of silk in the world today.
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April 2nd, 2012 at 05:46pm
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Ruthenium is a rare silvery-white metal that belongs to the “platinum group” of metals, which means that it is not very chemically reactive. It is the 44th element on the periodic table and is represented by the symbol Ru. It was discovered in 1844 and is found in ores that contain other metals from the platinum group. It is estimated that there are only 5,000 tonnes of ruthenium on Earth and about 12 tonnes are obtained each year, mostly as a by-product of copper and nickel mining. Despite its rarity, ruthenium has many important applications.
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March 24th, 2012 at 12:37pm
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Platinum is a chemical element with an atomic number of 78 and the chemical symbol of Pt. It is a dense, pliable, precious metal with a gray-silver luster. Platinum is one of the rarest elements in the Earth’s crust and is mostly mined in South Africa. Platinum usually contains some nickel and copper ores and is generally non-reactive. It is corrosion resistant even at high temperatures and is considered to be a noble metal. Platinum has many uses in the modern world. Let’s examine some of those used in this article.
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March 16th, 2012 at 12:11pm
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Hydrochloric Acid is a highly corrosive chemical compound comprised of hydrogen chloride and water. Hydrochloric acid is also known as spirits of salt or muriatic acid. It is colorless and has wide ranging uses and applications. Hydrochloric acid is a natural part of gastric acid in humans and animals. It is non-flammable, but is extremely corrosive and toxic in high concentrations. Hydrochloric acid was first discovered in the 13th century by European alchemists and by the 16th century free hydrochloric acid was formally described by Libavius. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of Hydrochloric acid.
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March 12th, 2012 at 12:50am
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Palladium is the 46th chemical element on the periodic table, represented by the chemical symbol Pd. It is a shiny silver metal, which is often found in an alloy with gold or platinum. The most common commercial source of the metal is in nickel-copper deposits. Over 200 tonnes is produced each year for the various important applications of this metal.
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February 25th, 2012 at 12:22pm
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Nitric acid is a highly corrosive acid that is made up of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. Nitric acid is usually colorless, but can become yellowish if stored for a long period of time. It is used in the laboratory for many purposes and it has many other important applications as well.
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February 16th, 2012 at 12:22am
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Citric acid is a natural acid that exists in many fruits and vegetables, but is well known for high concentrations in some citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. Citric acid can also be produced by feeding sugar to a certain type of mold called Aspergillus niger. This technique was discovered in 1917 and is still used today to produce citric acid. This acid has many important applications and more than a million tonnes are made each year.
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February 8th, 2012 at 12:32am
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Rhodium is a chemical element represented by the chemical symbol Rh and the atomic number 45. It is a hard silvery-white metal and is classified as a transition metal from the platinum group. It is a rare element that is only found in platinum ore or nickel ore, from which it is obtained commercially. It is extremely resistant to corrosion and this characteristic makes it viable for a number of different applications.
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