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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.