THE discussion arranged in Section B (Chemistry) on Sept. 6 at the York meeting of the British Association, was finally divided into two parts as it was agreed that the differences between solid ...

The separation process can be conducted using various instruments, but the most fitting method depends on the mixture’s properties. This article covers the importance of solid-liquid separation in the ...

Earth’s core, the deepest part of our planet, is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core. The inner core is formed and ...

Evaporation close evaporationThe process in which a liquid changes state and turns into a gas. is used to separate a soluble solid from a liquid. For example, copper sulfate is soluble in water – its ...

The solubility and phase behavior of five polyethers (poly(ethylene oxide), poly(glycidyl methyl ether), poly(ethyl glycidyl ether), poly(ethoxyethyl glycidyl ether ...

Although the three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas, not all substances seem to fit perfectly into one of these groups. Take a look at the substance below and see if you can decide whether ...

The best way to understand glass is to understand how it is made. The first step to make glass requires heating up a mixture of minerals – often soda ash, limestone and quartz sand – until they melt ...

Separating mixtures into their constituent substances is essential in many fields. For example, mixture separation plays a key role in the petrochemical industry, as well as in chemical purification ...

Interesting formations: an example of droplet shapes that are produced when an electric field is applied to an oil mixture. (Courtesy: Aalto University) When a simple system of two liquids is driven ...

Earth's core, the deepest part of our planet, is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core. The inner core is formed and ...