Reichelt Chemietechnik Magazine

Fully demineralised water, also known as deionised, demi-water, demineralised, distilled, or ultrapure water — all look just like regular tap or spring water but contain very few or no foreign …

Rubber was already known to the Maya, who used it to produce waterproof containers and elastic balls and to bond shoes. It is obtained by tapping the rubber tree, which …

Industrial Applications and Compatible Hose Technology Many people have heard the term aqua regia, but what exactly is this special ‘water’ and what is it made of? The name “aqua …

What do ski boots, household sponges, mattresses, and insulation panels have in common? All of these products contain the plastic polyurethane. Who Developed PUR? Polyurethane was developed in 1937 by …

Epoxy Resin is a sought-after material used in industry, everyday life, and even in art. It is a synthetic resin which, when mixed with a hardener, forms a thermosetting plastic. …

Shut-off valves are used to regulate or completely block a volume flow. For this purpose, a closing element, also called a closure element or shut-off body, is moved within a …

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are harmful to humans and animals and degrade only very slowly in the environment. They contaminate air, soil and water and can …

Carbon is located in the second period and fourth main group of the periodic table of the elements. This position gives it something of a special role, since it can …

Screws, Nuts, and Threads – a Brief Overview What do a toothpaste tube, a jar of jam, a water bottle, and a light bulb have in common? A screw connection. …

How Hot Is It Really? The air that surrounds us everywhere affects our comfort and well-being through its temperature. If it is too hot or too cold, we feel uncomfortable. …