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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

Two Key Characteristics for Hoses and Hose Technology Who doesn’t use them somewhere — hoses — the versatile helpers used in countless applications. They safely transport gases, liquids, and even …

HPLC stands for High Performance Liquid Chromatography. This technique is used for both preparative and analytical separations. In biochemical research, HPLC is especially useful for preparing and analyzing substances with …

The Birth Certificates of Chemical Substances In chemical research – and especially in the development of new chemical products – detailed knowledge of the properties of the raw and auxiliary …

If you need to insulate a damaged cable or install new wiring, it’s always a good idea to have a few heat shrink tubes on hand. Thanks to their adaptable …