3 Exciting Advancements in the Materials Science Sector
February 13, 2017
Innovation in the materials science sector is anything but slow. In fact, it’s arguably one of the most exciting areas of modern chemistry,..
The Future of Iron Salts in Catalytic Research
February 6, 2017
Catalysis is inarguably one of the most important components of the global chemicals industry. Some estimates suggest it’s intrinsically linked to as..
Reagent, Laboratory, Technical: Chemistry Grades Explained
January 30, 2017
A chemical is not just a chemical. Chemicals are rated by “grades” which are based on a series of accepted measurements and standards. A chemical’s..
The Toxic Histories of Five Famous Pigments
January 23, 2017
Certain pigments have, excuse the pun, long and colorful histories. From the shrugged-off toxicity of White Lead to the terrifyingly-ubiquitous..
The Catalytic and Reagent Properties of Ammonium Metavanadate
January 16, 2017
Are you familiar with Ammonium Metavanadate? If not, you should know that it’s in dozens of products you’re probably already using. This white..
Meet the Four Newest Elements
January 9, 2017
Unless you’re an organic chemist, you may not have heard that four new elements were added to the periodic table in December of 2015.
3 Upcoming Trends in the Chemical Manufacturing Sector for 2017
December 26, 2016
Things are looking bright for the chemical manufacturing sector in 2017 and beyond. With questions swirling in 2016 about the impact of Brexit on..
A Natural Ingredient Might Lead to A More Sustainable Sunscreen
December 19, 2016
The science of sunscreen has been well documented over the last four decades. Consumers of late have been in a frenzied search for the best sunscreen..
The Electrifying Properties of Lead Dioxide
December 12, 2016
Lead Dioxide is an oxide compound where lead is in an oxidation state of +4. Possessing both ionic and covalent bonds, the compound is written as PbO..
The Colorful History of Thallium Sulfate
December 5, 2016
Thallium Sulfate has a long history, particularly as an ill-advised medical treatment. The compound – also known as thallous sulfate – is represented..