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Storage and Shelf Life of Ethanol
When we think about the storage shelf life of ethanol, we might first think about the shelf life of alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine. However, if you’re running a business or a laboratory, then you care more about the storage and shelf life of ethanol as a chemical solvent. In this article, we’ll […]
How to Safely Dispose of Sulfuric Acid
Sulfuric acid is one of the most common acidifying reagents and sulfur sources, essential across multiple industries. At the same time, it is also a toxic and highly hazardous chemical reagent, requiring safe handling and disposal by trained personnel. For this reason, it’s important to understand how to safely dispose of sulfuric acid. A major […]
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This Ingredient Will Raise Your Baked Goods – and Your Revenue
It’s December, the season of baked goods – from Christmas cookies to hearty breads that will keep you cozy and nourished as the temperatures drop. There’s a special ingredient that is common among home bakers, small food businesses, all the way up to large scale food production: the humble (yet sort of magical) baking soda, […]
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Winter Crop Survival with Potassium Nitrate
Cold-weather agriculture represents additional challenges for many high-value crops, in addition to commodity grains and fibers. Master winter crop survival with potassium nitrate. Potassium nitrate could be the missing key to your crop’s survival. That’s because this inorganic salt is a source of two essential plant nutrients: potassium and nitrate. Together, these nutrients can promote […]
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Storage and Shelf Life: Sodium Hydroxide
As the most practical and widely used of the strong acids, sodium hydroxide is a staple in almost every chemistry lab. In this article, we’ll go over Storage and Shelf Life: Sodium Hydroxide. It is essential to follow best lab practices when storing and working with sodium hydroxide for five reasons: Mitigating safety concerns for […]
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