Cadmium Telluride is a cadmium-tellurium compound. This crystalline compound is mainly used as a solar-cell material and an infrared optical window. It is highly suitable for solar energy conversion. Cadmium Telluride is highly toxic as it contains cadmium. Cadmium Telluride Identification CAS number: 1306-25-8 ChemSpider: 82622
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Nitinol
Nitinol metal alloy is one of the most useful alloys used for various purposes. It has numerous important medical applications. What is Nitinol? It is a nickel- titanium metal alloy with some unique properties. It is also known as Nickel titanium. This alloy exhibits the superelasticity or pseudoelasticity and the shape memory properties. It means… Continue reading Nitinol
Barite
Barite or baryte is a mineral containing barium sulfate. Its name is originally derived from the Greek word “barys” meaning “heavy”. This mineral belongs to the Barite Mineral Group along with anglesite, celestine and anhydrite. It has quite a beautiful appearance. This mineral ore is also known as Heavy Spar, Barytine, Schwerspath, Barytite and Baryte.… Continue reading Barite
Actinomycin D
Actinomycin D is the most significant polypeptide antibiotic among all actinomycins. All these polypeptide antibiotics are isolated from soil-bacteria belonging to the Streptomyces genus. This material is generically known as dactinomycin. Actinomycin D Identification CAS number: 50-76-0 ATC code: L01DA01 PubChem: CID 2019 DrugBank: APRD00124 ChemSpider: 10482167 UNII: 1CC1JFE158 ChEBI: CHEBI: 27666 ChEMBL: CHEMBL1554
Carbon Tetrabromide
Carbon Tetrabromide, also known as Tetrabromomethane, is a kind of carbon bromide. Both the names are accepted by the IUCN depending on whether it is considered to be an organic or inorganic compound. This chemical compound is used for different purposes in various industries. Carbon Tetrabromide Identification CAS number: 558-13-4 PubChem: 11205 ChemSpider: 10732 EC… Continue reading Carbon Tetrabromide
Alprenolol
Alprenolol is a non-selective beta (β)-locker and a 5-HT1A receptor antagonist. This drug is used for treating angina pectoris-chest pain caused by ischemia. It is also known as Alfeprol, Alpheprol, and Alprenololum. The AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Company no longer markets this drug; however, it is still available at other pharmaceutical companies.
Ultimet
Ultimet is a Cobalt alloy and is widely used in factories and industries. Haynes International, Inc produces this “high performance alloy”.
Calcium Hydride
Calcium Hydride is a chemical compound mainly used as a desiccant or a drying agent. This grey powder reacts with water and releases hydrogen gas. All alkali metals and alkaline earth metals form saline hydrides. Calcium Hydride is an example of saline hydride crystallizing in the lead chloride (PbCl2) motif. Calcium Hydride Identification CAS number:… Continue reading Calcium Hydride
Benitoite
Benitoite is a barium-titanium-silicate mineral rarely found in serpentinites that are hydrothermally altered. Benitoite fluoresces when exposed to short-wave ultra violate light. It usually appears bluish white or light blue under UV light. The rarely found white Benitoite fluoresces under long wave ultra violate light appearing red in color. It is the Official State Gem… Continue reading Benitoite
Autunite
Autunite is a greenish yellow fluorescent mineral. The crystals of this mineral often occur in tabular square form as it has a tetragonal crystal system. The uranium content causes this ore to have radioactive properties. This mineral tends to dry out forming meta-autunite-I, which in turn can be heated and converted into meta-autunite-II. Due to… Continue reading Autunite
Acetanilide
Acetanilide is a white solid organic compound mainly used in organic synthesis. Other names of this compound include N-phenylacetamide, acetanilide and acetanil. It was formerly used for treating fever and headache and was known by its brand name Antifebrin. Acetanilide Identification CAS number: 103-84-4 ChemSpider: 880 UNII: SP86R356CC EC-number: 203-150-7 KEGG: C07565 ChEBI: CHEBI: 28884… Continue reading Acetanilide
Xenon-133
Xenon-133 is a radioactive isotope of Xenon. It is mainly used for imaging the lungs and also for assessing pulmonary function. This radioactive gas was dispersed into nature during the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. Xenon-133 Identification CAS Number: 14932-42-4 ChemSpider: 59751 PubChem: 66376 Xenon-133 Source It is a fission product of Uranium-235 which… Continue reading Xenon-133
Adrenochrome
Adrenochrome is a pigment which can be obtained by oxidation of adrenalin (epinephrine). The anti-hemorrhagic derivative Carbazochrome is used as a hemostatic medication. Adrenochrome Identification CAS number: 54-06-8 PubChem: 5898 ChemSpider: 5687
Barium Chromate
Barium Chromate is an oxidizing agent. The oxidation state of the Chromium in this compound is +6. The Barium ions in the compound produce green flames when heated. Identification CAS number: 10294-40-3 ChemSpider: 23481 RTECS number: CQ876000
Barium Iodide
Barium Iodide is a toxic inorganic compound existing both in its anhydrous and hydrated forms. The structure of anhydrous Barium Iodide bears similarity to that of lead (II) chloride. Barium Iodide Identification CAS number: 13718-50-8, (anhydrous), [7787-33-9] (dihydrate) Barium Iodide Formula The formula for Barium Iodide in its anhydrous form is BaI2 while the formula… Continue reading Barium Iodide
Uranium-235
Uranium-235 is a naturally occurring isotope of Uranium metal. It is the only fissile Uranium isotope being able to sustain nuclear fission. Uranium-235 is the only fissile radioactive isotope which is a primordial nuclide existing in nature in its present form since before the creation of Earth. Uranium-235 Identification CAS Number: 15117-96-1 Uranium-235 Source Arthur… Continue reading Uranium-235
Acepromazine
Acepromazine is a derivative of Phenothiazine with antipsychotic properties. It is mainly used as an antiemetic and sedative for animals. It works as an effective tranquilizer. Its standard pharmaceutical preparation is called Acepromazine Maleate which is broadly used on cats, dogs and horses. The drug is also known by other names like ACP and Ace.… Continue reading Acepromazine
Allylamine
Allylamine is a liquid and stable organic compound. It is the simplest unsaturated Amine. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) named this compound as 3-Amino-prop-1-ene. Allylamine Identification CAS number: 107-11-9 ChemSpider: 13835977 UNII: 48G762T011 ChEMBL: CHEMBL57286 Producing Allylamine Allyl Chloride is treated with Ammonia in order to produce this substance. This treatment… Continue reading Allylamine
Galinstan
Galinstan is the name for a family of alloys consisting of Gallium, Indium and Tin. This eutectic alloy remains liquid at room temperature. With a melting point of -19 °C, Galinstan maintains its liquid form even in minus temperatures. It is used in many applications as a replacement for mercury. Composition of Galinstan Metal Alloy… Continue reading Galinstan
Electrum
Electrum is a metal alloy mainly consisting of gold, silver and traces of some other metals. This naturally occurring alloy has a long history of being used for making coins, vessels and also for coatings. It was referred to as ‘gold’ or ‘white gold’ by ancient Greeks. Electrum Identification The pale yellow or white color… Continue reading Electrum
Manganin
Manganin is the trademarked name for an alloy that consists of three metallic elements – Copper, Nickel and Manganese. This alloy is useful in various industries. Read on to learn more about the composition, properties and uses of this material. History of Manganin Edward Weston, an American chemist, was the first person to discover “Manganin”… Continue reading Manganin
Americium-241
What is Americium-241? Americium-241 is a radioactive substance that principally emits Alpha rays. It is one of the most important and useful isotopes of Americium or Am. It radiates Alpha Rays. In its physical form, it appears as Americium oxide contained within a ceramic cylinder. Americium-241 Identification Facts The CAS Registry Number for this material… Continue reading Americium-241
Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck is a metal alloy that is mainly used for manufacturing jewelries. Read on to know more about this metal and its uses. Definition of Pinchbeck It is a type of Brass or a Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) alloy. These days, the word usually represents “a cheap imitation”, but the original word refers to… Continue reading Pinchbeck
Uranium-238
Uranium-238 is a common radioactive isotope of Uranium. It is not a fissile substance thus cannot sustain nuclear fission. However this isotope is a fertile material, which means other fissile materials are generated from it. Identification of Uranium-238 CAS Number: 7440-61-1 Uranium-238 Source Almost all Uranium in nature is found in the form of Uranium-238.… Continue reading Uranium-238
Boron Carbide
Boron Carbide is one of the hardest ceramic materials in existence. This Boron-Carbon substance ranks only after diamond and cubic Boron Nitride in the list of hardest materials. It is sometimes called the “Black Diamond” for its extreme hardness. Identification CAS reference number: 12069-32-8 PubChem reference number: 123279 ChemSpider: 109889 Boron Carbide Production Henri Moissan… Continue reading Boron Carbide
Strontium-90
Strontium-90 is a chemical substance with radioactive properties. Read on to know all about its properties, uses and its effects on human health. What is Strontium-90? It is a radioactive substance that radiates “Beta Rays”. It is one of the radioactive isotopes of the chemical named Strontium (Sr). History of Strontium-90 Origin Non-radioactive Strontium was… Continue reading Strontium-90
Aluminum Phosphide
Aluminum Phosphide is a useful inorganic compound used as a pesticide. Read on to know more about this chemical, its properties, uses and its effects on humans. What is Aluminum Phosphide? It is mainly used as a fumigant for pest control and as a source of Phosphine gas (also used for fumigation). This inorganic compound… Continue reading Aluminum Phosphide
Adamantane
Adamantane is a chemical compound that is quite useful in some technological as well as medicinal applications. Read this article to know more about this chemical. What is Adamantane It is a crystalline chemical compound. It is a cycloalkane (alkanes having rings of carbon atoms in their molecular structure) and is the simplest diamondoid (structures… Continue reading Adamantane
Technetium-99m
What is Technetium-99m? Technetium-99m is a nuclear isomer of Technetium 99. It is a radioactive substance that radiates “Gamma Rays”. Technetium 99m Symbol It is symbolized as 99mTc. The metastable state of the nuclear isomer is indicated by the “m”. This state is created by exciting the nucleons (neutrons or protons) of an atomic nucleus.… Continue reading Technetium-99m
Arsenic Trioxide
Arsenic Trioxide is a substance that is often used for medical treatments. But it is not a completely harmless chemical. Read on to know more about this chemical compound. What is Arsenic Trioxide? Arsenic Trioxide is an inorganic compound. It is the main originator for organoarsenic compounds (compounds containing arsenic-carbon chemical bond) and numerous other… Continue reading Arsenic Trioxide
Methoxide
What is Methoxide? The simplest alkoxides and organic salts are called Methoxides. Types Of Methoxide There are various methoxides in existence. They are: Sodium methoxide Potassium methoxide magnesium methoxide Calcium methoxide Lithium methoxide All the above chemicals are called methoxides together. The methoxides can be used in the preparation of bio-diesel. All the methoxide compounds… Continue reading Methoxide
Rose Metal
What is Rose Metal? Rose metal, also known as Rose’s Metal, is a fusible alloy. It consists of bismuth, lead and tin. The metal has a very low melting point and is used as a fusible alloy. Rose Metal Discovery Valentin Rose the Elder, the German pharmacist and chemist, was the first person to discover… Continue reading Rose Metal
Alnico
What is Alnico? Alnico is the name for an iron alloy that primarily consists of iron, aluminum (Al), nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co). That is why it is called al-ni-co. It can also be spelled AlNiCo. Sometimes, it may also contain copper and titanium. Alnico alloys are used as permanent magnets, as they are ferromagnetic.… Continue reading Alnico