Since the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in the 1870s, a modern world without rubber has been almost inconceivable. The material is encountered wherever something must be sealed to …
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Compression fittings and cutting ring fittings are detachable connections and play an important role…
Uses and Properties of the Halogens – What Fluorine, Chlorine & Co. Contribute
When hearing the term “halogen,” many people first think of lamps or headlights. However, halogens a…
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Plastics are ubiquitous, and their diversity is almost impossible to fully capture. Due to their ver…
Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids
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In terms of cost efficiency, calendering technology remains indispensable not only in the production of fabrics, textiles, and paper and in achieving specific surface finishes. It also demonstrates clear advantages …
Read more »Fluorine in Industry & Everyday Life: Where the Halogen Is Used
Whether as fluorides for dental prophylaxis, as a fluorine-containing mineral in aluminum production, as the fluoropolymer PTFE, or as a polyfluorinated plastic in pipes as well as in seals, hoses …
Read more »The Difference Between Adsorption and Absorption
The two terms adsorption and absorption describe processes that take place at the interface between two phases. In adsorption, gases or liquids—known as adsorbates—adhere to the surface of a solid …
Read more »Preparing Solutions in Laboratory Practice
Among the fundamental tasks in a chemical laboratory are the preparation of solutions and the dilution of existing ones. A solution is defined as a homogeneous mixture of at least …
Read more »PFAS Ban: Will All Fluoropolymers Be Prohibited?
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Read more »Liquid Nitrogen: Applications and Safety Guidelines
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the atmosphere. Liquid nitrogen is less commonly encountered in everyday life, yet it is a proven coolant with many advantages. It is relatively inexpensive, …
Read more »Polyethylene Terephthalate – A Plastic with a Wide Range of Applications
With a share of 6% of the total amount of all plastics produced, polyethylene terephthalate, or PET for short, is one of the most important representatives. Originally developed for fiber …
Read more »Determining AOX Values – Measuring Water Pollution
Sum parameters play an important role in the analysis of water samples from drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater, as well as sewage sludge. When determining sum parameters, a …
Read more »The Concept of Tolerance in Engineering and Manufacturing
The term “tolerance” originates from the Latin word “tolerare”, meaning to endure, withstand, or bear. In everyday language, it often describes the acceptance of different beliefs, religions, cultures, worldviews, or …
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