Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It is mainly used for two purposes, as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations. It is an odorless, colorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid. Ethylene glycol is moderately toxic.This reaction can be catalyzed by either acids or bases or can occur at neutral pH under elevated temperatures. The highest yields of ethylene glycol occur at acidic or neutral pH…
Read moreLead(IV) oxide, commonly called lead dioxide or plumbic oxide or anhydrous plumbic acid. sometimes wrongly called lead peroxide[citation needed is a chemical compound with the formula PbO2. It is an oxide where lead is in an oxidation state of +4; bond type is predominantly covalent. It is an odorless dark-brown crystalline powder which is nearly insoluble in water. It exists in two crystalline forms. The alpha phase has orthorhombic symmetry; it was first synthesized in 1941 and was identified…
Read moreSodium thiosulfate (sodium thiosulphate) is a chemical and medication. As a medication, it is used to treat cyanide poisoning and pityriasis versicolor.It is an inorganic compound with the formula Na2S2O3.xH2O. Typically it is available as the white or colorless pentahydrate, Na2S2O3·5H2O. The solid is an efflorescent (loses water readily) crystalline substance that dissolves well in water.
Read morePotassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH and is commonly called caustic potash.Along with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), this colorless solid is a prototypical strong base. It has many industrial and niche applications, most of which exploit its corrosive nature and its reactivity toward acids. An estimated 700,000 to 800,000 tonnes were produced in 2005. About 100 times more NaOH than KOH has produced annually. KOH is noteworthy as the precursor to most soft and liquid soaps…
Read moreOxygen scavengers or oxygen absorbers are added to enclosed packaging to help remove or decrease the level of oxygen in the package. They are used to help maintain product safety and extend shelf life. There are many types of oxygen absorbers available to cover a wide array of applications.The components of an oxygen absorber vary according to the intended use, the water activity of the product being preserved, and other factors. Often the oxygen absorber or scavenger is enclosed in a porous…
Read moreA scavenger in chemistry is a chemical substance added to a mixture in order to remove or de-activate impurities and unwanted reaction products, for example, oxygen, to make sure that they will not cause any unfavorable reactions. Their use is wide-ranged:In atmospheric chemistry, the most common scavenger is the hydroxyl radical, a short-lived radical produced photolytically in the atmosphere.
Read moreRoccor RX NB Liquid is a ideal corrosion inhibitor for the common ferrous and non-ferrous metals found in engine cooling water systems such as diesel engines, compressors, process cooling systems etc. Roccor RX NB Liquid is special blend of Nitrite and Borate with watersoftening polymer plays excellent role in cooling system. It is extremely effective for controlling corrosion while avoiding the pollution and toxicity problems associated with chromate based inhibitors.
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Mercury is a chemical element with symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as Quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum. A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure; the only other element that is liquid under these conditions is bromine, though metals such as cesium, gallium, and rubidium melt just above room temperature.
Read moreWhat is the core component of Neptune? Atmospheric composition: Neptune's atmosphere is composed up of many gases. These gases include Hydrogen (80%), Helium (19%), and Methane (1.5%). Some of the minor gases include trace amounts of Hydrogen Deuteride and Ethane. What is the composition of Neptune's surface?
Read moreAllan Hills 84001 (commonly abbreviated ALH8400 is a meteorite that was found in Allan Hills, Antarctica on December 27, 1984, by a team of U.S. meteorite hunters from the ANSMET project. Like other members of the group of SNCs (shergottite, nakhlite, chassignite), ALH84001 is thought to be from Mars. However, it does not fit into any of the previously discovered SNC groups. On discovery, its mass was 1.93 kilograms (4.3 lb).
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