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Winter Crop Survival with Potassium Nitrate

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 […]

Storage and Shelf Life: Sodium Hydroxide

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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How to Make an Effective Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide

Make an Effective Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide

What is it exactly about hydrogen peroxide that makes it so advantageous? In this article, we’ll explain what hydrogen peroxide is, how it works as a cleaning agent, and how to make an effective cleaner with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can be used to make an effective, broad-spectrum cleaning agent that is also safe for […]

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Acetone Safety: Proper Storage and Disposal Methods

Acetone Safety: Proper Storage and Disposal Methods

Acetone is a staple chemical solvent in most laboratories. It is also perhaps one of the most recognizable chemicals to the layperson, best known as the pungent solvent comprising nail polish remover. However, don’t be fooled by the ubiquity or familiarity of acetone. Acetone safety is imperative given its hazardous nature.  Acetone, is a class IB […]

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Bioethanol Fireplaces for Sustainable Comfort

Bioethanol Fireplaces for Sustainable Comfort

Did you know that bioethanol fireplaces are an environmentally conscious way to stay warm and cozy during the cold winter months? Indoor and outdoor fireplaces can run on bioethanol, a sustainable fuel made from plants. Bioethanol is an alternative to conventional fuel sources such as wood or propane for specially engineered fireplaces. Not only is […]

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