Reichelt Chemietechnik Magazine

Determining the density of liquids plays an important role across many industries, for example in beverage and spirits production, the chemical industry, and oil extraction and refining. Density measurement helps …

Thermal Conduction Simply Explained Alongside thermal radiation and convection, thermal conduction is one of the mechanisms that transfer energy in the form of heat. It is also called conduction or …

Compression fittings and cutting ring fittings are detachable connections and play an important role in the connection technology of hoses and pipes in order to create leak-free pipe connections. This …

Insects that can walk on water? Fabrics that let dirt and water simply bead off? Interfacial tension explains many everyday phenomena. It also matters greatly in chemistry and engineering. Where …

When hearing the term “halogen,” many people first think of lamps or headlights. However, halogens are found in numerous products we use every day. This article explains what halogens are …

Plastics are ubiquitous, and their diversity is almost impossible to fully capture. Due to their versatility, this indispensable material is used across nearly all industries and sectors: from packaging and …

In laboratory environments, substances often need to be free of moisture, samples must be kept dry, or stored under constant humidity conditions. Desiccants for gases, liquids, or solids – as …

That blood is thicker than water is a common saying, and from a physical perspective it is not incorrect. However, when measured by its viscosity, blood does not behave according …

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 …

Polystyrene, PS, Styrofoam or styrene plastic – this material is as versatile as its many names. The thermoplastic made up around 5.2%[1] of the world’s plastic production in 2023. It …