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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 …

In the laboratory, handling chemicals is a science in its own right. Long before an experiment starts or a synthesis begins, you need a great deal of expertise to work …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In the past, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances were grouped under various terms such as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals, perfluorinated organic compounds, or highly fluorinated substances. In polyfluorinated alkyl substances, hydrogen …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Whether it clarifies liquids, purifies air or detoxifies the body in medicine, activated carbon serves a remarkably broad range of applications. Cabin air filters in motor vehicles alone consume more …