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 …
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Isoprene, Latex, Rubber and Caoutchouc – The Remarkable Career of Milky Sap
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 …
Read more »Calendering Plastics: Shaping Sheets and Films Efficiently
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 »PFAS Ban: Will All Fluoropolymers Be Prohibited?
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 …
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 »How Do Flow Sensors Work and What Are They Used For?
Flow sensors are ubiquitous in process chemistry operations. But what operating principles are these volumetric flow measurement devices based on, what designs are available, and where are they used? This …
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 …
Read more »Plastics in Medicine and Medical Technology
The share of plastics used in the medical sector accounts for only around 2 percent of the total volume of plastics produced worldwide. Despite this comparatively low proportion of overall …
Read more »Heating and Cooling Equipment in the Laboratory
Physical processes and chemical reactions often exhibit a significant dependence on temperature. Electrical resistance, as described by Ohm’s law, increases with rising temperature in metallic conductors, whereas it decreases with …
Read more »Standard Ground Joints in Chemistry
In the chemical laboratory, many standards must be observed, including those for standard ground joints on laboratory apparatus or glass containers. Standard ground joints ensure that glassware and vessels, such …
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