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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 especially useful in situations where purity matters most.But what are the most common uses of distilled water in the UK...
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 is what we’ll explore here. To start with, citric acid is neither a vitamin nor a mineral. It does not have...
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. Key Takeaways Caustic soda is the common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline compound It is one of the...
Monopropylene glycol (MPG) is a highly versatile organic compound that has a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. In fact, it’s found in everything from cosmetics and pharmaceutical products to food and e-cigarettes.MPG is available in different purity grades, each of which has an impact on the applications it is used for.USP Grade – At the highest purity...
If you want a fun, interactive way to teach your children about science, a trip to a museum is a fantastic idea.The UK is bursting with world-class museums ideal for families, with exciting features ranging from interactive exhibits and immersive experiences to planetariums and experiment labs.Here, we’ll run through some of the best UK science museums and resources for kids,...
Acetone is both a household and industrial chemical with a wide range of applications. In many settings, it’s indispensable. For example, a beauty salon couldn’t effectively provide services to their customers without it, as acetone is used as nail polish remover.Similarly, acetone is essential in the electronics industry. Computer chips, circuit boards, and other electronic components require acetone as a...
Ever wondered why a heavy metal ship floats, but a tiny coin sinks? Why do some fruits float, while others don’t? To get to the bottom of these mysteries, you need to know a little more about the science of density and buoyancy. This means exploring the fascinating behaviour of everyday objects in water. Key Takeaways Floating is mainly determined by scientific...
Acetone is a colourless, volatile liquid made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. It was first produced around 700 years ago and is also found organically in plants, trees, volcanic gases, and as a natural metabolic by-product in the human body and animals. It’s even found extra-terrestrially.But what can acetone be used for? It’s surprisingly versatile, being used for...
10 Science Apps and Websites For Kids Compared to even ten years ago, the amount of technology children have access to is incredible. Long gone are the days where scientific learning was heavily learned through hefty textbooks. Nowadays, there are near countless resources, websites and apps that help support scientific learning.Science apps and websites give kids a fun, hands-on way to...
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