What is Mercuric chloride? Mercuric chloride, or also known as Mercury (II) chloride, is a chemical compound which consists of mercury and chlorine that has the chemical formula HgCl2. Mercuric chloride is an odorless white crystalline solid. It has the melting point of 277°C and boiling point of 304°C. This chemical is slightly soluble in […]
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What is Toluene? Toluene, or also known as toluol, is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It can also be referred as methylbenzene, anisen, and phenyl methane. Toluene is a colorless and water-insoluble liquid. It has the smell that is often associated with paint thinners. The chemical has the boiling point of 110ºC and melting point of -93ºC. […]
What is Sodium? Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na (which is derived from the Latin word natrium) and the atomic number 11. It is grouped as the alkali metal in the periodic table. Sodium is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. It is known for being the sixth most abundant element in […]
What is Sodium permanganate? Sodium permanganate is an inorganic compound that has the chemical formula NaMnO4. It is also known as Sodium manganate (VII). This compound is closely related Potassium permanganate, which is a more common inorganic compound that is encountered. Sodium permanganate is generally less desirable than Potassium permanganate due to its cost to […]
What is lithium? Lithium is a chemical element that has the symbol Li and atomic number of 3. It is grouped as the alkali metals in the periodic table. Lithium is a soft, silvery white alkali metals. It is the lightest metal and also the lightest solid element under standard conditions. Like all alkali metals […]
What is 2-Mercaptoethanol? 2-Mercaptoethanol is a chemical compound that has the chemical formula HOCH2CH2SH. It has several other names, such as β-Mercaptoethanol, BME, 2BME, 2-ME, and β-ME. 2-Mercaptoethanol is a clear, colorless liquid. It also has an extremely strong foul odor due to its diminished vapor pressure. 2-Mercaptoethanol is used to reduce disulfide bonds. It […]
What is Toluidine blue? Toluidine blue is a basic thiazine metachromatic dye. It has a high affinity for acidic tissue components, as a result it stains tissues that are rich in DNA and RNA. Toluidine blue also referred as several names, like Tolonium chloride or TBO. Toluidine blue is used for histology, forensic examination, renal […]
What is Phosphoric acid? Phosphoric acid is an inorganic mineral that has the chemical formula H3PO4. It is considered as weak acid. Phosphoric acid is also known as Orthophosphoric acid or Phosphoric (V) acid. It is colorless and odorless. Liquid phosphoric acid is also known to have a syrupy consistency. A pure phosphoric acid is […]
What is propane? Propane is a flammable three-carbon alkane that has the molecular formula C3H8. It is a nontoxic, colorless, and virtually odorless hydrocarbon (which is a compound consisting carbon and hydrogen). Propane is an easily liquified gas, which means that it is a gas at room temperature, but it can be compressed into liquid […]
What is Scandium? Scandium is a chemical element that has the symbol Sc and the atomic number 21. It is a soft silvery metal that has three times the density of water and can be found in the form of solid at room temperature. Scandium burns easily and reacts with water. Scandium is categorized as […]