Atmospheric Icing
Atmospheric icing occurs in the atmosphere when water droplets freeze on objects they come in contact with. Atmospheric icing of vessels occurs when freezing rain,…
Chemistry
Researchers developed a new method to give Luminescent Properties to Generic Polymers
Hokkaido University researchers have successfully developed a new method for imbuing generic polymers with luminescent properties, such as polystyrene and polyethylene. The technique, which was…
Mandelic Acid (Properties, Benefits, Uses)
Mandelic acid is an aromatic alpha hydroxy acid with the chemical formula C6H5CH(OH)CO2H that comes from bitter almonds. It’s an antibiotic that’s used to treat…
Lithium Iodide – an Inorganic Compound
Lithium iodide, or LiI, is a compound of lithium and iodine. It is the lithium salt of hydriodic acid. It is an inorganic compound in…
De-icing – the Process of Removing Snow
De-icing is the process of removing snow, ice, or frost from a surface. It is the activity of removing ice or preventing its formation. Anti-icing…
Magnesium Sulfide – an Inorganic Compound
Magnesium sulfide is an inorganic compound with the formula MgS. It is a colorless crystalline material but often is encountered in an impure form that…
Ethylbenzene (Properties, Production, Uses)
Ethylbenzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a gasoline-like odor; it is an organic chemical with the formula C6H5CH2CH3. It can be found in both…
Barium Oxide – a White Hygroscopic Non-flammable Compound
Barium oxide (BaO) is a white or yellowish-white poisonous heavy powder used esp as a dehydrating agent. It is a white hygroscopic non-flammable compound. It…
Aluminium Chloride (Structure, Uses, Reaction)
Aluminium chloride, also known as aluminium trichloride, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula AlCl3. When iron chloride is present, it takes on a…
Boiling-point Elevation – a Solution has a Higher Boiling Point than a Pure Solvent
The boiling point of a solvent will increase when a solute is dissolved in it. This is referred to as boiling point elevation. Boiling-point elevation…
Researchers developed a Biodegradable Mini-capacitor Battery
In the coming years, the number of data-transmitting microdevices, such as those used in packaging and transportation logistics, will skyrocket. All of these devices require…
Calcium Oxide – a Widely Used Chemical Compound
Calcium oxide (CaO) is an alkaline substance that has been in use since the medieval age. It is commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime…
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