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Chemical reactions involve the breaking and the joining of atomic bonds (ionic, covalent, polar, and hydrogen bonds) in which the role of a solvent is crucial. About Atomic BondsIonic bond - using the transfer of an electron between atoms Covalent bond - sharing electrons between atoms (the most common type of atomic bond) Polar bond - where different atoms exert...
Different chemicals can have different levels of purity, and these levels of purity are called “grades”.There are a number of different grades of chemicals which we’ll look at it more detail below, as it’s important to know and understand how these grades differ so that you’ll get the chemical you need for your requirements.All of these chemical grades are...
Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, develops oil and gas wells by injecting water, sand, and chemicals under high pressure into the bedrock.This fractures the rock, increasing the size of existing fractures and connecting one or more fractures together.The theory behind hydraulic fracturing is that this process allows access to natural gas which would be inaccessible by other means. Despite...
Dihydrogen monoxide. Heard of it? We are 100% certain you have. It’s probably the world’s most common chemical with a whole list of benefits – but it can be fatal too.Also known as DHMO, dihydrogen monoxide is amongst many other things:A universal industrial solvent A fire retardant A food additive Used in weapons manufacture A coolantWould you ban a...
In this article, we’ll look in depth at the uses and applications of tetrahydrofuran (THF).As a brief reminder before we dive in, THF is a colourless, miscible and polar organic compound with a strong smell.Made up of four carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom, it is a heterocyclic ether. Other names for tetrahydrofuran are oxolone and...
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 molecular structure of hydrogen peroxide is essentially water with an extra oxygen atom. It’s often referred to as a “green chemical,”...
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is made up of four carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. It has the chemical formula (CH2)4O, which makes tetrahydrofuran a heterocyclic ether.A heterocyclic ether is a ring structure containing atoms from two or more different elements in its ring(s) - in this case, carbon and hydrogen. Ether means THF is part of the...
In a recent article, we explored what methyl ethyl ketone is. Today, we’ll look at the uses of methyl ethyl ketone. A Brief Reminder: What Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone? Methyl ethyl ketone is an organic compound often abbreviated to MEK - or known as butanone and 2-butanone. It is a colourless liquid with a smell like mint mixed with acetone, and as...
Methyl ethyl ketone is often abbreviated to MEK and is also known as butanone, 2-butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, and methyl acetone. It is a colourless liquid with the formula C4H8O or CH3COCH2CH3.MEK is a ketone - meaning it contains a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrocarbon groups - with a sharp, sweet smell a bit like mint and acetone....
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