Chemistry in analogue photography
There is a lot of chemical and physical know-how behind the production of a photo. The basis for the development of black and white or color films is the photochemical conversion of white silver halides into black metallic silver. The color film is much more complex than a simple black and white film. However, both […]
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Metal oxides for a colorful life
Metal oxides are compounds between metal and oxygen. Due to their properties, many oxides find extensive technical use, for example in corrosion protection, in catalysis, in fuel cells or ceramics. They are also of great importance when used as a pigment. Pigments give paints, lacquers and crayons their hue and are used to color textiles, […]
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Selenium disulfide – effective against dandruff
Shampoos are available in a wide variety of designs in every drugstore. Often, fragrance or beautifully designed labels decide whether to buy the product, if there are no allergies or scalp problems restricting the choice. People with scalp problems such as dandruff will also find a wide range of effective products – but not all […]
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Silver nitrate: the allrounder
Silver nitrate is important in a wide variety of industries due to its various properties. Silver nitrate is used in the chemical industry as a raw material for the production of other silver compounds, especially silver halides such as silver chloride or silver iodide. Since silver halides react with light, they are often used for […]
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Antimony Potassium Tartrate
Our Antimony Potassium Tartrate is supplied by an European producer who produces the compound of vine origin.
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Raw materials for electromobility
Battery technology, especially with regard to electromobility, is indispensable in today’s news around the world. In times of climate change debate and diesel scandal, more and more people want to live more climate conscious and drive electric. Almost daily, companies publish statements on new demand forecasts, new deals or newly planned production facilities to meet the growing demand for electrically powered vehicles.
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Happy Birthday150 years periodic table of elements
A look back into the eventful life of the periodic table: 2019 was proclaimed the “International Year of the Periodic Table” by the United Nations. It aims to raise global awareness of how chemistry promotes sustainable development and provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of energy, education, agriculture and health. Furthermore, tribute will […]
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