Inorganic Chemistry
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The Solvay Process for Carbonates
The Solvay process is an intricate method for manufacturing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Ingredients are readily available and inexpensive. more...
The original definition of redox reaction was based on the addition or removal of oxygen. A better definition considers the transfer of electrons. more...
Titanium, Modern Technology's Designer Metal
By: Anthony Toole
From relative obscurity, and still hardly known by most people, titanium has, in little more than fifty years, become almost the magic answer to technological needs. more...
Simple Explanation of the Types of Chemical Bond
By: Martin Bell
Although there are only two main ways for atoms to form a molecule, there are several variations. Ionic bonds, polar bonds, dative bonds and hydrogen bonds are explained. more...
Simple Explanation of Atomic Structure
By: Martin Bell
Understanding the structure of the atom is a solid foundation for the study of chemistry. This article describes the components of the atom, and how they affect chemistry more...
Safety Issues With Hydrofluoric Acid
By: Martin Bell
Hydrofluoric Acid is one of the most dangerous acids known. It needs to be treated differently than even strong acids like Sulphuric and Hydrochloric. more...
Aluminium (Aluminum), Earth's Commonest Metal
By: Anthony Toole
Aluminium (aluminum) is present in soils and clays as well as some precious stones such as rubies and sapphires. Its compounds have been known for centuries. more...
Calcium, the Element of Construction
By: Anthony Toole
Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust. Among metals, only aluminium and iron are more plentiful. more...
Silicon, the Element That is Everywhere
By: Anthony Toole
Throughout history, there has hardly been an era in which the technology did not depend on the non-metallic element silicon. more...
By: Anthony Toole
Closely related in atomic structure to the common metals iron, cobalt and nickel are a group of six others, which are among the rarest. more...
Phosphorus, the Bringer of Light
By: Anthony Toole
In the late 17th century, the German alchemist, Hennig Brandt heated the solid residue formed by the evaporation of urine. The distilled vapour glowed in the dark. more...
By: Anthony Toole
A major news item of 2006 was the mysterious death of former Russian agent, Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned using an isotope of the metal, polonium. more...
The Production and Uses of Zinc
By: Simon Davies
The fourth most commonly used metal in the world, zinc is extracted from its ore and used for galvanization, alloying and much more. more...
By: Simon Davies
The chemistry and uses of an unknown element with a bright future! more...
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