About the author

Jessica Clifton

Director

Jessica is a Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical manufacturing industry since 2019. When she’s not writing articles for ReAgent, Jessica can be found on a run, in her campervan, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
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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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:

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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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Dean Forkin, Cardinal Maritime’s Export & Client Experience Manager

Watch Our Cardinal Supplier Case Study Video

Ever wondered how we distribute products all over the world safely and on time?  Watch our latest video, where you’ll learn about our partnership with Cardinal Global Logistics and why they’re crucial to the success of ReAgent’s operations. What is

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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

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Scientist holding two petri dishes covered with mould

Who Created Penicillin?

Penicillin was accidentally discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 while he was investigating the bacteria Staphylococcus. He observed that the presence of mould could kill or prevent the bacteria from reproducing any further. The fortunate breakthrough was a historical turning

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ReAgent Social Events 2023

At ReAgent, we hold lots of team and company-wide social events. We believe these types of events are really important for getting to know each other in a different context than the workplace, for building team morale, and just to

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Packets of paracetamol

Paracetamol: The History Of A Common Pain Reliever

Paracetamol is one of the most common – and oldest – over-the-counter pain-relieving drugs used in the UK. It was synthesised by Harmon Northrop Morse at John Hopkins University in around 1877, although it wasn’t until 10 years later that

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