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Jessica Clifton

Executive Director

Jessica is Executive Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical industry since 2019. Outside of work, Jessica can be found on a run, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
Atoms and molecules

How Is Hydrogen Peroxide Made?

From industrial pulp bleaching and high-tech semiconductor manufacturing to wastewater treatment, hydrogen peroxide is one of the world’s most versatile chemical compounds. In addition to commercial applications, it’s used for everyday purposes such as household cleaning and mould removal. The

Scientists working out background calculations

How To Make A Standard Solution

Making a standard solution is a core skill all chemists and lab technicians need to know. A standard solution is simply a solution in which the exact concentration of a specific element or compound is known. They’re used as the

What Happens When Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Thiosulphate React?

A fascinating transformation occurs when clear solutions of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3) are combined. The transparent liquid gradually turns cloudy, milky, and completely opaque. This may seem like a simple reaction, but what’s actually going on? And

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The Best Chemistry Graduate Schemes in the UK

If you’ve earned a chemistry degree, graduate schemes are an excellent way to learn on the job. They allow you to expand your knowledge of chemicals and their real-world applications. The best chemistry graduate schemes are generally entry-level jobs that

A closeup shot of Copper sulphate at Rio Tinto mining park in Spain

How Is Copper Sulphate Made?

Copper sulphate is an inorganic compound – a salt of sulfuric acid and copper. It is known for its unique appearance, as bright blue, water-soluble crystals. This is why it’s commonly known as blue vitriol. This useful compound has applications

Corrosive chemical label

How To Remove Labels with Rubbing Alcohol

It seems that almost everything we buy nowadays comes with those annoying sticky labels that are virtually impossible to remove. And even if you manage to peel off the label, then there’s the problem of the sticky residue left behind. 

A white steam iron on an ironing board

Uses of Distilled Water

Distilled water is one of the purest forms of water available. Through the process of distillation – where water is boiled into steam and then condensed back into liquid – impurities, minerals, and contaminants are removed. This makes distilled water

Cut lemons and a bowl of sugar on a board

What Is Citric Acid?

What is citric acid? You’ve probably heard of it in relation to citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes, among others. However, there are lots of things about this naturally occurring acid that you may not know – this

Dish of caustic soda

What Is Caustic Soda?

With the exception perhaps of water, few chemicals have almost ubiquitous industrial applications, but caustic soda is one of those chemicals. In this article, we’ll explore what caustic soda is, what it’s made of, its uses and its chemical structure.