19/01/2021
Bromine

What is Bromine? Bromine is a chemical element (with the symbol Br and atomic number 35), that belongs to the halogen element group. At room temperature, it is a brownish-red liquid with an offensive and suffocating odour resembling chlorine.  It is the only non-metallic element that is liquid under normal conditions, evaporating easily at standard […]

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14/01/2021
Tungsten

What is Tungsten? Tungsten, also known as Wolfram, is a chemical element and a rare metal. It exists naturally in the environment and can not be formed or destroyed. The colour may range from white to grey according to purity (with white being most pure) and is commercially available in the form of powder or […]

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12/01/2021
Acetone

What is Acetone? Acetone is a common industrial solvent (it is able to dissolve other substances) that is a colourless and flammable liquid at room temperature. It occurs naturally in; plants, trees and volcanic gases but is also manufactured artificially.  When mixed with air in its gas form, acetone can pose a fire and explosion […]

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08/01/2021
Hydrochloric Acid

What is Hydrochloric Acid? Hydrochloric Acid is the liquid form of it’s gas counterpart (hydrochloride or HCI) and is the result of adding water to Hydrochloride. It is slightly yellow to colourless and is not flammable but highly corrosive. What is Hydrochloric Acid used for? Hydrochloric acid has many uses in a range of industries. […]

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06/01/2021
Phosphoric Acid

What is Phosphoric Acid? Phosphoric acid (chemical formula: H3PO4), also known as orthophosphoric acid, is a colourless and odourless inorganic acid. In its purest form, it is found in a solid crystalline state. What is Phosphoric Acid used for? Phosphoric acid has a range of uses across various industries. For instance; it is used as […]

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18/12/2020
Diethyl Ether

What is Diethyl Ether? Diethyl ether (C2H5OC2H5), also known as Ether or Ethoxyethane is a clear and colourless liquid that is also highly flammable. It has a distinctive smell and a low boiling point. What is Diethyl Ether used for? Until the 1960s, diethyl ether was used as an anaesthetic until more effective medicines were […]

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16/12/2020
Ammonium Chloride

What is Ammonium Chloride? Ammonium Chloride (chemical formula: NH4CI) is an inorganic compound (contains no carbon) that is soluble in water. It is produced when hydrochloric acid and ammonia are combined and is crystal-like when formed, although it is available in liquid form. What is Ammonium Chloride used for? Ammonium chloride is used in the […]

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11/12/2020
Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Hydrogen Peroxide? Hydrogen Peroxide (also known as H2O2), is a colourless liquid that is bitter in taste. In its gas form, small amounts occur naturally in the air.  Despite being non-flammable , it is an unstable substance that begins to decompose when exposed to air or water. It is also a powerful oxidising […]

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09/12/2020
Benzoic Acid

What is Benzoic Acid? Benzoic acid, also known as benzoate or E210, is a colourless organic crystalline solid. It has a faint but pleasant odour and is soluble in water. It is naturally occurring in cranberries, prunes, strawberries, apples as well as other plants. What is Benzoic Acid used for? Benzoic acid is used across […]

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25/11/2020
Sodium Hydroxide

What is Sodium Hydroxide? Also known as caustic soda, sodium hydroxide has a multitude of uses. Effective for cleaning, it’s often a main component of drain cleaners and oven degreasers. When mixed into a solution (lye), it’s also an important part of cold process soapmaking, reacting with oils present to undergo the saponification process. It’s […]

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