ISO 1817:2022: Rubber, Vulcanized Or Thermoplastic
99% of rubber is produced from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). When cutting the bark of rubber trees, latex is produced, which is then converted into […]
Chemicals and Natural Materials History
“In the Limelight” Origin – Quicklime Illumination
Two hundred years ago, actors were literally “in the limelight.” Quicklime (calcium oxide), a chemical that once featured in naval warfare but today supports numerous […]
Calcium Oxide: From Ancient Warfare to Modern Industry
Calcium oxide, a common chemical compound that appears as a white crystalline solid at room temperature, is easily attainable through the thermal decomposition of limestone. […]
Lime in the Pulp and Paper Industry
The pulp and paper industry integrates different manufacturing and chemical processes to prepare a variety of products essential to modern society. To complete these processes, […]
Formation of Sand in Beaches and Industry
Few things are so synonymous with the beach that they are practically always expected to be present no matter the location of the shore-based point […]
How Fireworks Became a Global Celebratory Practice
According to legend, 2,000 years ago, a cook working in a Chinese field kitchen happened to mix together charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter, all common kitchen […]
Salt Isn’t Exactly What it Used to Be
Salt, despite being an essential component of our cooking and even a necessity to our diet, is not used primarily for human consumption. All of […]