Materials in chemistry

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 …

The material silicone rubber offers a wide range of excellent technical properties and is therefore used in many different applications. But what can this elastomer do—the one found in clothing, …

Carbon is located in the second period and fourth main group of the periodic table of the elements. This position gives it something of a special role, since it can …

Corrosion is a global problem. Steel structures in particular are affected, such as bridges and load-bearing structures, but also industrial plants, railway tracks, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery. In 2009, the …

In 2011, people became ill, and some even died as a result of an EHEC outbreak—an intestinal infection caused by the enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli bacterium. The cause was fenugreek sprouts …

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 …

Many people are familiar with nylon and the related polymer Perlon as components of textiles. However, polyamides are also used in vehicles and under the hood. Fuels, for example, are …

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 …

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the plastics that, thanks to its favourable material properties, has found a wide range of applications and become an indispensable mass-market material. Polyethylene – The …

Plastics are used in countless applications thanks to their versatile modifications and properties. They can be found in nearly every area of daily life, whether in a car, on a …