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This Day in Chemistry: Sir Edward Frankland 

Born in Lancashire, England, Sir Edward Frankland is one of the most important British chemists in history. The father of organometallic chemistry, with a multitude of equally ground-breaking achievements under his belt, Frankland has helped to shape the world of chemistry we know today.So why isn’t he more well-known? Who Was Edward Frankland? On 18th January 1825, Edward Frankland was born...

What Is Distillation?

Most of us have heard of distilled water before, and assume it to be fancy bottled water siphoned from mountainous valleys.Well, I hate to break it to you, but what you’re thinking of is spring water. Distilled water isn’t actually recommended for human consumption, and the distillation process is much less idyllic than your mountain-fed stream – but it’s...

ReAgent Now Supplies Ampoules for Medical Training

ReAgent has been asked to supply ampoules for medical training.We were recently contacted by two different paramedic training departments from universities who were looking for new, reliable supplier for certain training products based in the UK.Products currently being used by these training schools are supplied by a company based in USA, who manufacture and ship the product - however,...

The Chemistry of Fear!

Most of us enjoy watching horror films, going through the haunted house at the theme park & watching creepy videos online at 2am... but why?We voluntarily choose to be put in these situations at times in order obtain the motion of fear, it's natural that we enjoy the stimulation produced when we are scared, but what makes us want to watch...

What’s In Tattoo Ink, and Why Are Tattoos Permanent?

Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison & Theodore Roosevelt. Influential historical figures, political leaders and experts in their respected fields, but do you know what they have in common?It turns out that they all had tattoos.It may come as a surprise that some of the most influential men in history had tattoos, especially when even today tattoos in some cases are still frowned upon...

Your Own Body Is Actually The Cause of Sunburn

Most of us know the feeling...when your skin is exposed to the sun for a long period of time and it starts to go a little pink and tender.But do we know why our skin actually turns pink and burnt when exposed to the sun? It's probably not the reason you're expecting.  Why Do We Go Pink From Sunburn? You see,...

Crime Scene Chemistry & Forensic Science

When we think of dusting finger prints at a crime scene we tend to think of Sherlock Holmes kneeling down in a low lit room smoking a pipe with one eye gaping through a magnifying glass, slowly dusting away at the prints left behind by the soon-to-be-captured suspect.But, with the giant improvements in both the chemistry and scientific industry does...

Chemical Sales: Documentation in the Chemical Industry

Selling chemicals is a highly regulated activity and it’s not without its risks. We minimise risks by only selling to established businesses, but we still need to provide the appropriate documentation with chemical sales.Some pieces of documentation are a legal requirement and are guaranteed when you purchase materials of a certain nature. Others are optional and you may need...

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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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