Sugar is one of the most common ingredients used in our daily life. Known for its sweet taste and energy-inducing properties, sugar is an instant hit for making teas and energy drinks. In chemistry, ...

Iron makes up about 5 per cent of the Earth's crust and is the most abundant element in the whole Earth (about 35 per cent). It is the second most abundant metal after aluminium and the fourth most ...

Researchers from Science Tokyo developed a new modified ilmenite-based oxygen carrier that effectively improves the rate and yields of hydrogen production in chemical looping systems. Potassium- and ...

The potassium carbonate, a white salt with a strong alkaline property and excellent solubility in water, has long been recognized for its industrial versatility. Traditionally, it has been used in ...

This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite 1 ...

Potassium nitrate (KNO 3), known historically as saltpeter or the mineral niter, is a common salt with multiple uses. It has been known since antiquity; an early appearance in the chemical literature ...

The world is in a pickle: Human activity continues to dump too much CO 2 into the atmosphere, raising the risk of catastrophic global warming. At the same time, the most climate-friendly way to keep ...

The Potassium Carbonate Market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period, according to FMI’s analysis. The industry’s value is anticipated to increase from US$ 2.1 Billion in ...

LA SALLE, Ill. (WLS) -- This massive fire at a La Salle chemical plant destroyed more than one million pounds of chemicals. The Carus company said Thursday that cleanup is expected to wrap up by the ...