Everyday Chemistry
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Chlorination of drinking water supplies has probably saved many millions of lives, and could save millions more. more...
Carbon Monoxide: Useful but Deadly
Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry. more...
Glass is really a super-cooled liquid with a long history and fascinating chemistry. more...
Surfactants: Cleaning Chemicals
Detergent chemicals called Sufactants which are in all common cleaning solutions. What are they and how do they work? more...
Chemical structure and properties of the polymer which is used in body-armour and tennis rackets. more...
Often demonised by "food experts" for causing high blood pressure and heart disease, this simple chemical is important in every diet but should be used in moderation more...
An explanation of the chemical processes involved in the production of wine and in those that determine the appearance, flavour and aroma of different wines. more...
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