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November 8th, 2011 at 12:51am Under uses
Sulfuric Acid, also written as sulphuric acid, is a strong acid composed of hydrogen, sulfur and oxygen. The pure acid is a colorless liquid at room temperature and is highly corrosive. It is a very important acid in many different industries mainly because it is one of the cheapest acids to produce. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of this acid.
Continue Reading Uses of Sulfuric AcidNovember 3rd, 2011 at 12:33am Under uses
Sodium nitrate is a chemical compound that consists of sodium, nitrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula NaNO3. The largest quantities of naturally occurring sodium nitrate are found in Chile and Peru and this is why the compound is also called Chile saltpeter or Peru saltpeter. Other names for this compound are caliche, Nitratine, soda niter or cubic niter. It has a wide range of applications in many different industries.
Continue Reading Uses of Sodium NitrateOctober 30th, 2011 at 12:25am Under uses
Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound that consists of nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. At room temperature it is a white crystal-like substance. Commercial production consists of reacting ammonia with nitric acid which produces a solution of ammonium nitrate. It has many important applications.
Continue Reading Uses of Ammonium NitrateOctober 25th, 2011 at 05:45pm Under uses
Rhenium is a metal with an atomic number of 75 and is represented by the chemical symbol Re. It was first discovered in 1925. It is one of the rarest naturally occurring elements in the world. It also has one of the highest melting points of any element. This attribute is one of the main reasons that rhenium is an important element in many industries.
Continue Reading Uses of RheniumOctober 21st, 2011 at 01:10pm Under uses
Magnesium oxide, also called magnesia, is a chemical compound made from magnesium and oxygen. Magnesium oxide occurs naturally in the environment, but it is also possible to create it by burning magnesium ribbon in air. When the magnesium burns it oxidizes, and the by-product is magnesium oxide. It is very stable at high temperatures, which is one of the reasons it is a useful substance in many industries.
Continue Reading Uses of Magnesium OxideOctober 18th, 2011 at 12:12pm Under uses
Calcium chloride is a chemical compound made up of calcium and chlorine. Traditionally it is made by dissolving marble or limestone in hydrochloric acid, but it can be produced directly from limestone or as a by-product of the ammonia-soda process. It can cause skin irritation and must be handled carefully.
Continue Reading Uses of Calcium ChlorideOctober 13th, 2011 at 05:44pm Under uses
Thymol is known as an extract of the thyme plant, but it can also be found in other kinds of plants. It is a natural compound made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that is found in the oil of thyme. Thymol is responsible for the distinct flavour of the herb thyme, but it also has many other applications.
Continue Reading Uses of ThymolOctober 11th, 2011 at 12:17am Under uses
Potassium permanganate is a chemical compound made up of potassium, manganese and oxygen. It is a dark purple crystal-like solid and when dissolved in water it creates an intense purple solution. It is a stable compound, but can cause fire if it comes into contact with a combustible material. The following are some of the common uses for this chemical compound.
Continue Reading Uses Of Potassium PermanganateOctober 6th, 2011 at 12:56am Under uses
Liquid nitrogen is the element nitrogen in a liquid state that is kept at a very low temperature. The liquid nitrogen boils at -196°C (-321°F) and releases nitrogen gas. It is capable of causing very rapid freezing and this is one of the attributes that makes this substance so useful. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of liquid nitrogen.
Continue Reading Uses of Liquid NitrogenSeptember 27th, 2011 at 05:54pm Under uses
Seaweed is the term used for many different types of organic plant matter that grows in the oceans. The word is commonly used for the plant matter that can be seen washed up on surf beaches, but it can also relate to microscopic algae. Although it may not appear very useful, many different types of seaweed actually have important uses. In fact, seaweed is even farmed in many countries.
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