Challenges Facing the Industrial Chemicals Sector
August 10, 2020
According to a 2016 study by PWC, almost half of all chemicals CEOs say their companies are facing more adversity now than they were three years..
Reagent, Laboratory, Technical: Chemistry Grades Explained
August 3, 2020
A chemical is not just a chemical. Chemicals are rated by “grades” which are based on a series of accepted measurements and standards. A..
Tin (II) Fluoride and a Generation of Healthier Teeth
July 27, 2020
Tin (II) fluoride is a slightly water soluble, white, lustrous crystalline powder. Also known as Stannous fluoride, it is widely used as an oral..
A Field Guide to the Chemicals In Your Car Battery
July 20, 2020
Car batteries use chemical reactions to produce electric currents. The typical car battery is far more complex than you might think, consisting of..
How Chemistry Has Impacted Modern Society
July 13, 2020
People tend to go on their day to day lives, not knowing how chemistry has impacted so much in the society. Chemistry has shaped the world as we..
The Science Behind Face Masks
June 22, 2020
With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and scientists have debated back and forth about the effectiveness of face masks.
Understanding the Chemistry in Your Car
June 15, 2020
The over one billion automobiles in existence owe much of their functionality to basic chemical reactions. In the U.S. alone there are over ..
Summer is Here and Science Says Chemicals in Sunscreen are More Helpful than Harmful
June 8, 2020
Regular sunscreen usage is important, and it’s hard to argue it’s unhealthy. A rise in “organic” and “natural” sunscreens has many people..
Silicon Carbide: The Stardust Power Agent
June 1, 2020
Everyone loves diamonds. They're luxurious, they're stylish, and they're the hardest natural material known to man. But did you know diamonds..