Chemistry

2,2′-Bipyridine is a bipyridine in which a bond between positions C-2 and C-2 ‘binds the two pyridine moieties. Bipyridines are a class of chemical compounds…

Arsenic tribromide is bromide of arsenic. It is the inorganic compound with the formula AsBr3. It appears as a yellowish-white crystalline solid. Absorbs moisture from the…

Sodium dithionite is whitish to light-yellow crystalline solid that has a sulfur dioxide-like odor, also known as sodium hydrosulfite. Under physiological conditions, it is not…

Coke is a fuel used in the steelmaking process that is created by heating coal in the absence of air. It is a grey, hard,…

Fluidization is a method of mixing fuel and air in a specific proportion, for obtaining combustion. A fluidized bed may be defined as the bed…

Pyrolysis is one of several means of production of liquid fuel from biomass. It is the decomposition brought about by high temperatures. It is one…

Coal oil is a shale oil obtained from the destructive distillation of cannel coal, mineral wax, or bituminous shale, once used widely for illumination. It…

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Gasification-based processes for power production characteristically result in much lower emissions of pollutants compared to conventional coal combustion. It is a process that converts biomass-…

Coal is best known for its role supplying electricity throughout the world—nearly 200 country’s electricity comes from coal. Coal gasification is the process of producing…

Torrefaction is a thermal process to convert biomass into a coal-like material, which has better fuel characteristics than the original biomass. Torrefaction of biomass, e.g.,…

Arsenic pentafluoride (AsF5) is a chemical compound of arsenic and fluorine. It is a toxic, colorless gas. It is an extremely toxic and corrosive gas…