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Molasses is a by-product of sugar production that is brown or black in color. In sugar production, the juice is removed from the sugar cane and then boiled. This is then spun to remove the sugar crystals from the mixture, and the remaining product is molasses. Although molasses is a popular ingredient in baking its unique properties means that it also has many other non-culinary uses.
Krypton (chemical symbol Kr) is a gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless. It is a chemical element with the atomic number of 36 and its atomic mass is 83.8. It is one of 6 known nobel gases (very low chemical reactivity) and is present in trace amounts in Earth’s atmosphere. It was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers as they experimented with air. It is considered to be an expensive and rare gas, which does limit its uses. However, it has many common uses that most people are unaware of.
Calcite is a carbonate mineral (minerals containing CO3) that is usually white or colorless, but can also be gray, yellow or green. It is one of the most important minerals in the world and is extremely common. It can be found in the three main types of rocks (sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks) and, in the form of marble or limestone, makes up much of the Earth’s crust. Calcite is one of the main minerals in limestone, marble and shells of marine species. Interestingly, calcite has more practical uses than most other minerals in the world. The following are some of the more common uses of calcite.
Hemp is a soft fiber that is obtained from the cannabis plant. Hemp is well known for its use as the drug marijuana (also called pot) but, also has many other non-drug related uses. Hemp is an extremely environmental friendly crop and is high yielding. It is native to central and southern Asia. Much of the hemp that is used for non-drug related purposes has been modified to lower its psychoactive molecules such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The following are the most common uses of hemp in the world today.
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula CH2O. It is a colorless gas at room temperature, but it can be easily converted into a wide variety of derivatives that are commonly used instead of the gas. Unfortunately, its safety and toxicity rating has a long history of controversy. In 2011 the US National Toxicology Program declared formaldehyde as a human carcinogenic (cancer causing agent). Ingestion is known to causing vomiting, dizziness and even death. The following are the most common uses of formaldehyde.
Zinc is a metal element with the atomic number of 30 and the chemical symbol Zn. It is bluish-white to silvery-gray in color and is one of the first 12 elements on the periodic table. It is hard and brittle at most temperatures, but can be made malleable by heating to between 100-150 degrees Celsius. It is normally found with other base metals such as copper and lead. The largest deposits of zinc are in Australia, Asia and the United States. Zinc is an essential mineral and is important to many aspect of human health. So what is zinc used for? This article will give you the main uses of zinc in the world today.
Ammonia is a compound of both nitrogen and hydrogen with the chemical formula NH3. At room temperature it is a gas that is completely colorless with a strong odor. It is a flammable gas and is classified as toxic, corrosive and hazardous for the environment. It is found in trace amounts in the air, but commercially used ammonia is manmade, with over 100 million metric tonnes being produced each year. The following are some of the most common uses of ammonia.
Gold is a metallic chemical element with the atomic number of 79 and the chemical symbol of Au. Gold is a soft, yellowish colored metal that is highly malleable and ductile. It occurs as granules or nuggets and can be found in veins or alluvial deposits. It has long been used in the production of fine jewelry and is considered the most precious of metals. However, gold has many other applications as well. The following are some of the most common uses of gold in the world today!
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the atomic number of 47 and the chemical symbol of Ag. It has the highest electrical conductivity of any element. It most commonly found naturally as an alloy with other metals such as gold and copper. Most of us are familiar with the use of silver for jewelry and fine home wares such as cutlery and dishware. However, silver has many other applications as well. The following are some of the most common uses of silver in the world today!
Ethanol is a colorless, flammable liquid which is produced from the fermentation of sugar. This post will tell you some of the most common uses of ethanol in the world today.