Geographic MineralsNelenite: Properties and Occurrences Nelenite is a rare manganese iron phyllosilicate arsenate mineral found in Franklin Furnace, New Jersey. It is a trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral brown mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen,…
ChemistryMonosaccharide – a most basic form of carbohydrates A monosaccharide is the most basic form of carbohydrates. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates. They are simple sugars in which there are one…
FinanceProtective Put A protective put, also known as a married put, is a risk-management technique in which investors use options contracts to protect themselves against the loss…
ChemistryOligosaccharide – a carbohydrate Oligosaccharide is a carbohydrate whose molecules are composed of a relatively small number of monosaccharide units. It is a polymer of a few different simple…
AccountingDemerits of Equity Shares Capital Equity share capital remains permanently with the company. It is returned only when the company is wound up. Equity capital is paid after meeting all…
AccountingMerits of Equity Shares Capital Benefits of equity share investment are dividend entitlement, capital gains, limited liability, control, claim over income and assets, right shares, bonus shares, liquidity, etc. Equity…
FinanceFlower Bond A flower bond, also known as estate tax anticipation bonds, is a type of bond issued by the United States Treasury until April 1971 that…
Geographic MineralsAuricupride – a natural alloy Auricupride is a natural alloy that combines copper and gold. Its chemical formula is Cu3Au. It is named after its chemical composition, being a natural…
ChemistryHydrocyanic Acid (Properties, Uses) Hydrocyanic acid is a highly toxic chemical that is made up of hydrogen cyanide and water. It is also known as prussic acid. HCN is…
PhysicsDifference between Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Forces have a magnitude (strength) and a direction. Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction. It implies the force which does not…
Geographic MineralsSchreibersite – a rare iron-nickel phosphide mineral Schreibersite is a mineral consisting of a phosphide of iron and nickel and occurring in meteorites. It is generally a rare iron-nickel phosphide mineral, (Fe,…
EconomicsSeries E Bond From 1941 to 1945, Series E Bonds were sold to fund the United States’ participation in World War II. They were available as retail investments…