What are zeolites? According to (ref) the mineralogist community define a zeolite as a ‘crystalline aluminosilicate, with 4-connected tetrahedral framework structure enclosing cavities occupied by large ions and water molecules, both of which have considerable freedom in movement, permitting ion exchange and dehydration’. This definition allows us to evaluate three components of a zeolite; a 4-connected framework, counter balancing ions (also referred to as an extra framework ion) and an adsorbed
Esters are derived from carboxylic acids and (usually) an alcohol (Helmensine A, 2017). The reaction required to produce an ester is called esterification. Esterification is the reaction in which a Carboxylic acid combines with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst (commonly concentrated sulphuric acid) to form an ester (Esterification, 2017). This is an example of a general class of reactions called condensations. Esters are common in our everyday lives. Esters are colourless, volatile
Then you will learn more carbon chemistry when you study the alcohols and the importance as a fuel source. and the most important of this group member TIlls topic begins by taking this idea further. Petroleum not only provides fuels, but is a source of
Track Silver is a precious metal with a wide array of uses. Silver value has been an acknowledged standard since ancient times when it was the major currency of trade. Although silver value has diminished over the recent times, it still plays a major role in the international market today. The first known source of silver is believed to be the mines around Anatolia, now known as Turkey, in 4000 BC. This supplied the flourishing cultures around Greece, Crete, and the Near East. Around 2500 BC the Chaldeyans
play a key role in many of the important processes of life and industry. Oxygen in the biosphere is essential in the processes of respiration and metabolism, the means by which animals derive the energy needed to sustain life. Furthermore, oxygen is the most abundant element at the surface of the Earth. In combined form it is found in ores, earths, rocks, and gemstones, as well as in all living organisms. Oxygen is a gaseous chemical element in Group VA of the periodic table. The chemical symbol for
processes, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism, require a constant supply of energy. The production of this energy is accomplished through the thousands of chemical reactions that occur in cells and is regulated by biological catalysts called enzymes.” Enzymes are proteins that decrease the activation energy of the reactions, thus increasing the rate of their process. It is important to know that these type of proteins are specific to each substrate that it binds to, forming the enzyme-substrate
power level too rapidly. This was their first major mistake which led to a rapid and immediate buildup of neutron-absorbing fission within the reactor. This was done by the products in the reactor core, which poisoned the reaction. In order to recompense for the poisoned reaction, the operators and engineers had to take back a majority of the reactor's control rods. Even with the rods withdrawn, they were unable to increase the power level to more than 30 megawatts. This caused steam to be produced
The Hazards of Nursing: Caring in an Environment of Chemicals Stephanie M. Hauge Analena M. Valdes, MSN, RN, A-SANE NURS 328: Nursing Role Transition November 16, 2016 The Hazards of Nursing: Caring in an Environment of Chemicals The purpose of this paper is to introduce the reader to the chemical exposure nurses may face throughout their career. Nurses are often referred to as “angels of mercy”; sadly this comes at a price. Throughout their career nurses are faced with dangers unknown
HPLC is an analysis method that yields high performance and high speed compared with traditional column chromatography because of the forcibly pumped mobile phase. Recently, ultrafast analysis using a high-pressure-resistant apparatus has been attracting attention. UHPLC (Ultra High Performance LC) is becoming established as an abbreviation for this ultrafast LC method. In 1941 Martin and Synge, described the discovery of liquid-liquid partition chromatography and also laid the foundation of Gas
substance obtained by preparative mode or technique (prep HPLC) is of high purity. Disadvantages of HPLC: • It's an expensive technique as it requires costly HPLC instrumentation, columns and also use of highest grade of purity solvents, buffers, chemicals etc termed as HPLC grade. • Working on HPLC requires heavy processing before estimation like mixing, homogenization, filtration, degassing, derivatization etc. These techniques are also to be performed with proper care to avoid problems in estimation