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The STEM Skills Shortage & What It Means for the UK Chemical Industry

Reports have been circulating for well over a decade that the UK has a STEM skills shortage. Indeed, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) skills are critical to the country’s productivity and economy, making this shortage a critical problem to solve especially in an era of fast-paced technological change. But what’s the cause of this shortage? Why are the UK...

Spotlight on Contract Blending

Here at ReAgent, we have many customers benefitting from our contract blending services. With that in mind, we’d like to cast the spotlight on contract blending and talk about what it is, the service we provide, and hear from some happy customers. About Contract BlendingThere are various reasons you may need a contract blending service. Perhaps you want to reduce...

What Types of Chemical Contract Manufacturing Services Does ReAgent Provide?

Contract manufacturing services should be flexible, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective, totally aligned with your requirements, and give you control over product development.Not only that, but you should deal with an expert, reputable company with high-grade facilities, quality accreditations, and vast experience in contract manufacturing to ensure you get the very best service. Bespoke Chemical Contract Manufacturing Services At...

What Is Contract Manufacturing?

Contract manufacturing is essentially when one business manufactures a product for another business who have provided a specified formula or design. It’s a common process in the chemical industry, as well as in the medical, food and automotive industries. While it sounds simple and is hugely beneficial, contract manufacturing comes with its own complexities and considerations.For more detail, read...

What Is The Difference Between Chemical Blending and Chemical Mixing?

Chemical blending and chemical mixing are two common and similar chemical processes. Both processes involve combining different chemicals to create a new chemical.The chemicals being combined can be of varying states: liquid or powder, organic or inorganic, etc. They can be mixed or blended into different viscosities, pH levels and filtration levels. What’s The Difference Between Chemical Blending And...

Characteristics of a Chemical Blending Company

Quality chemical blending companies share some similar characteristics. These characteristics are important to consider when you're choosing a company that's right for your chemical blending needs.What Is Chemical Blending? Chemical blending is a common manufacturing process which combines two or more different chemicals for use across many different industries. These chemicals can take various forms; they can be liquid or powder,...

The Distillation of Gin

Gin starts its life as almost entirely pure ethanol. In order to transform into one of the world’s favourite spirit, it must first undergo a process of distillation.This alcoholic beverage undergoes the same process that some of our purified water products undergo: distillation. Gin is produced by redistilling ethanol and infusing it with botanical flavourings, like juniper berries or...

Tin Hedgehog Experiment

The tin hedgehog experiment is a simple piece of chemistry that involves tin crystals growing on a zinc pellet, transforming it into the likeness of our favourite spiky animal.Chemistry has had an astounding impact on the modern world. Thanks to chemistry, we enjoy things like penicillin, soap and even the screen you’re reading this on. Chemistry is also...

About The Science Blog

At The Science Blog, we write about the latest from the world of science, chemistry, and chemical manufacturing. From the chemical methods of food preservation, soap making and why Mentos react with cola to the different types of salt in chemistry and the chemistry of fire, you’ll find all the resources you need to sate (and pique!) your curiosity about science.

If you’re interested in a career in science or chemistry, you can also use The Science Blog to find all the information you need on chemical careers. Whether you want to learn how you can pursue your dream job, or simply want to know what skills you need to pursue a STEM career, The Science Blog empowers you with the knowledge you need to begin your journey.

If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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A particularly easy to deal with chemical company. I telephoned, got all the advice needed with excellent friendly service. My chemicals arrived the very next day. Very happy !
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Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes
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