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Jessica Clifton

Executive Director

Jessica is Executive Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical industry since 2019. Outside of work, Jessica can be found on a run, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen, who invented the pH scale

Who Invented The pH Scale In Chemistry?

Danish chemist Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen invented the pH scale in 1909. He developed the concept as a way of measuring acidity while working at the Carlsberg research lab in Copenhagen. Even today, the pH scale is an essential diagnostic

Graphic of the atomic structure

Who Invented The Concept Of Valence In Chemistry?

In chemistry, valence (also known as valency) is used to measure how powerful an element is in combining molecules or chemical compounds.  The concept was proposed in 1852 by Sir Edward Frankland, who sought to explain why atoms and molecules

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How to Become a Forensic Scientist

When you were a child, you may have dreamt of becoming a scientist or a police detective. Well, you can actually become both if you pursue a career in forensics. Becoming a forensic scientist allows you to help in solving

20000L HDPE mixing tank arriving at ReAgent

WATCH: Increasing Our Chemical Blending Capacity

At ReAgent, we have recently commissioned a brand new, bespoke 20,000L HDPE mixing vessel. Watch our short video to learn more about this new vessel, the big increase in our chemical blending capacity, and what this means for our customers:

Stacked IBCs against a blue sky

What Is Toll Manufacturing?

Many of us are familiar with the term ‘contract manufacturing’, but fewer people seem to have heard about toll manufacturing. But exactly what is toll manufacturing and what are the benefits for companies that choose this option?  Toll manufacturing is

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How To Become A Cosmetic Chemist

Wondering how to become a cosmetic chemist? You’ll need a degree in chemistry and to go on and work for a cosmetics company. To succeed on this career path requires excellent skills in both organic chemistry and biochemistry, as well

Drawing of François-Antoine-Henri Descroizilles, who invented titration

Who Invented Titration In Chemistry?

Titration is one of the most common types of quantitative analysis performed in chemistry. While several individuals contributed to its development, titration as a method and complete setup is largely credited to the French chemist François Antoine Henri Descroizilles.  He