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Before we look at how ethanol is made, let’s explore what it is and what it’s used for.We’re probably all familiar with ethanol as the main ingredient in alcoholic drinks (although it should never be consumed on its own as it isn’t fit for human consumption in its pure form). Its pure form is a clear, colourless, flammable liquid which...
Demineralised water is a common form of high grade purified water, and it can be made in several ways. It’s also known as demi or demin water and is simply water which has had its minerals removed. How Is Demineralised Water Made? There are various ways of producing demineralised water, and we’ll look at a few of them in a little more...
Ammonia solution is a liquid mixture of ammonia salts and water and has the chemical formula NH4OH. It is also known as ammonium hydroxide, aqueous ammonia, ammoniacal liquor and ammonia water. As the concentration of dissolved ammonia increases, so the solution decreases in density.Ammonia solution is also commonly - and incorrectly - simply called ammonia. Ammonia is a gaseous compound...
Following our recent blog post which explored what synthetic sea water is, we now take a look at the uses of synthetic sea water. A Quick Recap - What Is Synthetic Sea Water? Synthetic sea water also goes by the names of artificial sea water (ASW) and substitute ocean water. It is a mixture of water, mineral salts and vitamins. These ingredients...
Synthetic sea water is also known as artificial sea water (ASW) and substitute ocean water, and is mainly used to simulate ‘real’ sea water. What Exactly Is Synthetic Sea Water? Synthetic sea water is a mixture of water, mineral salts and sometimes vitamins. Different combinations of minerals and vitamins can be used to create synthetic sea water, but largely it contains a...
Ethanol is used for many applications across a variety of industries and also goes by a few different names: alcohol, ethyl alcohol, absolute ethanol, grain alcohol and drinking alcohol. What Is Ethanol? Ethanol is a volatile, inflammable, clear liquid with a distinctive odour and the chemical formula C2H5OH. It is the main type of alcohol found in alcoholic drinks, but ethanol in...
There are many forms of purified, high-grade water, and it can get confusing. We’ll take two common types of purified water, demineralised water and deionised water, and look at their similarities and differences. We'll find out whether demineralised water is the same as deionised water shortly. But first, a little more about each type of water…What Is Demineralised Water?Demineralised water...
Distilled water is a form of purified water. It is produced by heating water into a vapour, which then condenses back into a liquid. This is known as the distillation process, and the liquid produced is distilled water.Distilled water has a few uses in the home, such as in cooling and cleaning car engines and in humidifiers. Extremely high purity...
There are many forms and grades of purified water, and distilled water is one of them. You may remember making distilled water during school science lessons, and it is simple to make at home. Of course, how we make distilled water on an industrial scale is very different, although the principle remains the same. What Is Distilled Water? Distilled water is simply...
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