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January 29th, 2012 at 12:46pm Under uses
Kaolinite is a clay mineral with the chemical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. It is a soft mineral that is usually white, but it can appear blue or rust colored due to impurities. It is a very common mineral and in mined in many countries of the world. When a rock contains a lot of kaolinite it is referred to as kaolin or China clay. Let’s take a look at the most common applications of this mineral.
Continue Reading Uses of KaoliniteDecember 30th, 2011 at 05:16pm Under uses
Xenon is a colorless and odorless noble gas, which means it is a gas with very low reactivity. It is represented on the periodic table with the symbol Xe and has an atomic number of 54. It occurs naturally in trace amounts in the atmosphere and is obtained as a byproduct when air is separated into oxygen and nitrogen. Xenon was first discovered in 1898 by William Ramsay and Morris Travers, but the first use for this gas wasn’t found until the 1930′s. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of Xenon.
Continue Reading Uses of XenonDecember 11th, 2011 at 12:53pm Under uses
Magnesium Chloride is a naturally occurring salt that consists of magnesium and chlorine. This salt is odorless, colorless and has a bitter taste. It can be obtained from sea water and is also obtained from ancient seabeds. It is many important applications in a variety of industries.
Continue Reading Uses Of Magnesium ChlorideDecember 8th, 2011 at 05:35pm Under uses
Thermite is a compound made of a metal oxide (commonly iron oxide) and a metal powder (aluminum) that produces a thermite reaction. A thermite reaction is not explosive when ignited, but instead creates a rapid burst of very high temperature (up to 2480 °C/4,500 °F) that can be focused on a specific area. This reaction was discovered by German chemist Hans Goldschmidt in 1893 and the first commercial use of thermite occurred just 6 years later. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of thermite.
Continue Reading Uses of ThermiteNovember 29th, 2011 at 05:37pm Under uses
Fiberglass is a versatile material that is made of plastic and glass fibers. It is a lightweight, yet strong material that is known for being water resistant. It is also cheaper than many other the alternate materials, such as carbon fiber, which makes it a popular choice in a wide variety of industries. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of fiberglass.
Continue Reading Uses of FiberglassNovember 23rd, 2011 at 12:32am Under uses
Pumice is a lightweight volcanic rock made of solidified lava that was violently ejected from the volcano. It is usually pale in color, but it is sometimes brown or black. It forms when the lava is rapidly cooled and depressurized, which leads to bubbles and makes the rock porous. It may also form when water mixes with lava. Pumice has a number of niche applications and is widely used throughout the world because it occurs naturally in many places.
Continue Reading Uses of PumiceNovember 18th, 2011 at 12:52pm Under uses
Acetone is an organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It is produced from propylene and over 6.5 million tonnes are produced each year. It is also produced as a byproduct of the normal metabolic processes in the human body. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of acetone.
Continue Reading Uses of AcetoneNovember 16th, 2011 at 12:51am Under uses
Sodium bromide is a white, crystal-like, compound made of sodium and bromide. It’s appearance closely resembles normal table salt. It is commonly used for the bromide that it contains, which means that this compound has a wide variety of uses.
Continue Reading Uses of Sodium BromideNovember 11th, 2011 at 12:34am Under uses
Stearic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in many animal and animal fats and oils. It is extracted from these products by water at a high pressure and temperature, and the resulting mixture is then distilled. Stearic acid has many uses, especially in the cosmetics industry.
Continue Reading Uses of Stearic AcidNovember 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.
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