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Krypton isn’t just Superman’s home planet, it’s also one of the rarest gases in Earth’s atmosphere.The 30th May marks the 119th birthday of krypton’s discovery by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers, so we thought we’d take a closer look at this elusive element... What is Krypton (Kr)? Before its destruction, Krypton was a planet that orbited a red star, boasted...
Go outside. Take a deep breath. Smell that? The earthy aroma of plants and rain is everywhere.The weather may still be a little capricious this year, but these smells tell us that spring is definitely – and literally – in the air. Smells like Spring Spirit Seasons are detected by more than just a shift in temperature. Odour plays an...
Known as nature’s sweetener, honey is adored worldwide for its golden tint and viscous consistency.Making honey actually involves a lot of chemistry; and far from being a man-made substance, it’s the bees that are the real chemists.Now that spring has sprung, you may have noticed that our beloved bees are making their first appearance.Bees are integral parts of our...
Every mammal experiences it, poets have been writing about it for centuries, but scientists are only just starting to get a handle on it.We’re talking about Spring Fever, of course, but does this seasonal phenomenon have any scientific basis? What is Spring Fever? Although it is not recognised as a “definitive diagnostic category,” spring fever affects most mammals in the northern...
On 18th April, 1838, in Cognac, France, Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran was born. Most commonly known for his work in spectroscopy, de Boisbaudran was a French chemist who discovered the elements samarium, dysprosium, europium and gallium. Who Was Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran? De Boisbaudran shows that you don’t always have to attend formal schooling to become an industry-leading academic.This key figure,...
Following on from our previous post 'The Chemistry of Fire' we have created this infographic to simplify our points. Take a look at the infographic and feel free to share with your colleagues, friends or family.Share this Image On Your Site </p> <p><strong>Please include attribution to <a href="https://www.reagent.co.uk">www.reagent.co.uk</a> with this graphic.</strong></p> <p><a href='https://www.reagent.co.uk/blog/chemistry-of-fire-infographic/'><img src='https://www.reagent.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Chem/st/Chemistry-of-Fire-2-scaled.jpg' alt='The Chemistry of Fire Infographic' border='0' /></a></p> <p>
In honour of Valentine’s Day, we thought we would take a look at the chemistry behind the culprit of this love-hate holiday: love.From that first high school crush to the marital vow, we’re looking into what makes us giddy and what keeps us obsessed.Whether you’re celebrating Valentine's Day with your partner, your friends, or your favourite 12” pizza, there’s...
In a previous blog post, we've looked at how the oxidation of primary alcohols into carboxylic acids is the process used when converting ethanol into ethanoic acid. But what is oxidation exactly? Oxidation Explained Oxidation is one of the key types of chemical reactions. It is seen everywhere, from the roar of your fire to the rust on your bike.Ostensibly, oxidation...
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