A Field Guide to the Chemicals In Your Catalytic Converter
May 8, 2017
As their name implies, catalytic converters use catalysts to convert harmful gas emissions into less-toxic exhaust. Legally required to be installed..
A Field Guide to the Chemicals In Your Car Battery
April 24, 2017
Car batteries use chemical reactions to produce electric currents. The typical car battery is far more complex than you might think, consisting of..
Remembering George A. Olah: His Top Contributions to Chemistry
April 17, 2017
George Andrew Olah, a pioneer in the American chemistry industry, passed away on March 8, 2017, at the age of 89. Both a Nobel Prize winner and a..
3 Ways Polymers Are Making Cars Better
April 10, 2017
Polymers – chemical chains made up of many repeating elements – are having a moment. Polymers are the darlings of automotive technology, and for good..
Understanding the Chemistry in Your Car
April 3, 2017
The over one billion automobiles in existence owe much of their functionality to basic chemical reactions. In the U.S. alone there are over ..
3 Unusual Uses for Zirconium Hydroxide
March 27, 2017
Zirconium hydroxide is an extremely versatile compound. Not only is Zr(OH)4 used in chemical research, it’s also a critical component in many..
What an Uncertain Future for the EPA Means for Chemical Safety
March 20, 2017
Questions are swirling around whether or not the Environmental Protection Agency is in danger. Will the EPA change drastically over the course of the..
The Electrolytic Properties of Aluminum Fluoride
March 14, 2017
Aluminum fluoride is an inorganic compound that is colorless, solid, and is typically made synthetically. It is a primary component used in the..
3 Unique Properties of Zirconium Hydroxide
February 27, 2017
Zirconium Hydroxide is a crystalline zirconium solution used in high pH environments. It’s water soluble and often sold as zirconium hydroxide,..
What a New Presidential Administration Might Mean for Chemical Research
February 20, 2017
By now you know that a new presidential administration is currently managing the U.S. government, and few things have the potential to impact the..