What is Andesine? It is a mineral of Silicate. By definition, Andesine must have 50 to 70 percent Sodium and 30 to 50 percent Calcium in the Sodium/Calcium crystal structure. Andesine Chemical Formula The chemical formula of this mineral is (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8,where Ca/(Ca + Na) (or percent of Anorthite) is between 30 and 50%.… Continue reading Andesine
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Aluminium Nitrate
Aluminum Nitrate Definition It is a salt of Aluminum and Nitric acid. It appears as a white, crystalline solid or powder. It appears as a solid at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure). Aluminum Nitrate Formula Formula of this compound is Al(NO3)3. Aluminum Nitrate Preparation Adding Aluminum to Nitric acid does not easily lead to the… Continue reading Aluminium Nitrate
Aluminum Bronze
Aluminum Bronze Definition It refers to a group of alloys of Copper and Aluminum that is marked for high anti-corrosive properties and tensile strength. Aluminum Bronze Composition It consists of a group of alloys that has Aluminum as its chief element added to Copper. This is in contrast to standard Bronze or Brass. Different varieties… Continue reading Aluminum Bronze
Vitallium
It is an alloy with 60% Cobalt, 20% Chromium, 5% Molybdenum and other materials. Vitallium History Vitallium was expounded by Albert W. Merrick in 1932 while working for the Austenal Laboratories. Due to the rising prices of gold that was used in alloys for artificial dentures at that time, Vitallium found increased popularity. Vitallium was… Continue reading Vitallium
Adiponitrile
What is Adiponitrile? It is a chemical used chiefly in the manufacture of Hexamethylene Diamine, which is used widely to prepare nylon. CAS No. The CAS No. of this compound is 111-69-3. Adiponitrile Formula The formula of this compound is NC(CH2)4(CN). Adiponitrile Synonyms This compound is also known by other names like: 1,4-Dicyanobutane (Adiponitrile), 99%… Continue reading Adiponitrile
Titanium Isopropoxide
It is an alkoxide of titanium (IV) and appears as a liquid that is colorless to light yellow in form. Its odor is similar to Isopropyl Alcohol. Titanium Isopropoxide Synonyms This substance is also known by many other names like Tetraisopropyl Orthotitanate TetraIsopropyl Titanate (IV) TI Isopropylate Tetraisopropoxide Titanium Isopropyl Orthotitanate Tetraisopropoxytitanium Tetraisopropoxyl Orthotitanate Titanium… Continue reading Titanium Isopropoxide
Antimony Trioxide
It is one of the most important chemical compounds of antimony. It appears as white or gray in color in cubic crystalline form. Antimony Trioxide Chemical Formula The chemical formula of this compound is Sb2O3. Antimony Trioxide Synonyms It is also known by other names such as Antimony White Antimony (III) Oxide Atox B Atox… Continue reading Antimony Trioxide
Cesium-137
Cesium (Cs) is a metal with atomic number 55, group 1, and period 6. It can be non-radioactive or radioactive. Cesium-137 is one of its most common radioactive forms. Cesium-137 History Cesium metal was first discovered in 1860 by two Germans Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff while working on flame spectroscopy. Radioactive Cesium with other variants… Continue reading Cesium-137
Abietic Acid
Abietic acid refers to a yellowish resinous powder, found in rosin from coniferous trees like pine, spruce, and fir. It has a natural occurrence. Abietic Acid Synonyms This acid is also known by other names such as: Rosin acid Abietinic acid Sylvic acid 13-Isopropylpodocarpa-7-13-dien-15-oic Acid (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)- decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methyl ethyl)-1-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a- phenanthrene carboxylic acid (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 7,13- abietadien-18-oic… Continue reading Abietic Acid
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthene Definition Acenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with an ethylene bridge linking 1 and 8 site. Acenaphthene Names This hydrocarbon is also known by other names like Acenaphthylene 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene 1,8-Ethylenenaphthalene Peri-Ethylenenaphthalene Aphthyleneethylene Acenaphthene Molecular Weight Its molecular formula is C12H10.
Acanthite
Acanthite Definition It is one of the most important ores of silver. Its formula is Ag2S. It is a stable and low-temperature form of Silver Sulfide. Acanthite Etymology Acanthite is derived from the Greek Akanta, which means ‘arrow’; from Latin Argentum, which means ‘silver.’ Acanthite Composition It has a molecular weight of 247.80 gm with… Continue reading Acanthite
Potassium tert-butoxide
Potassium tert-butoxide is a chemical compound that is colorless in form with a strong base. Potassium tert-butoxide Names This compound is also known by other names like : Potassium t-butoxide Potassium tertiary butoxide Potassium tert-butylate Tert-butyl alcohol potassium derivative
Arsine
Arsine is flammable and highly toxic gas with formula AsH3. It is one of the simpler compounds of arsenic. Reaction of arsenic-containing substances with newly formed hydrogen in water or acids leads to formation of arsine gas. Although arsine is odorless, it is possible to smell like mild garlic when it is present at above… Continue reading Arsine
Cerrosafe
Cerrosafe is an alloy made of bismuth, lead, tin and cardmium. It is a non-eutectic alloy with a yield temperature of 162.5º F. Cerrosafe Chemical Properties This alloy melts between 158º and 190º F, considerably lower than the boiling point of water. The alloy contracts during first 30 minutes and after one hour is precisely the… Continue reading Cerrosafe