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Matte
Matte, crude mixture of molten sulfides formed as an intermediate product of the smelting of sulfide ores of metals,…
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Gold
Gold (Au), chemical element, a dense lustrous yellow precious metal of Group 11 (Ib), Period 6, of the periodic table.…
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Surface mining
Surface mining, method of extracting minerals near the surface of the Earth. The three most…
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Natural gas
Natural gas, colourless highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs…
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Silicon carbide
Silicon carbide, exceedingly hard, synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon. Its chemical formula is SiC. Since the late…
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Phosphorus
Phosphorus (P), nonmetallic chemical element of the nitrogen family (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table) that at room temperature…
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Industrial ceramics
Industrial ceramics, Ceramics are broadly defined as inorganic, nonmetallic materials that exhibit such useful properties as…
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Nuclear power
Nuclear power, electricity generated by power plants that derive their heat from fission in a nuclear reactor. Except…
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How is ammonia liquefied?
Compressing ammonia gas under high pressure forces the molecules into close We sometimes call a…
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Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is a division of chemistry that involves a scientific approach to structure, properties,…
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🏭 Scaling Up: Challenges and Triumphs in Moving from Lab to Industry
Bringing a scientific discovery or new technology from a research lab to full-scale industrial production…
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Polymers 101: Exploring the Building Blocks of Modern Materials 🔬🧪
Introduction Polymers are everywhere! From the plastic containers in your kitchen to the rubber tires…
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Periodic Table Stories: Elements That Shaped Chemical Engineering 🔬🧪
Introduction The Periodic Table is more than just a chart of elements—it’s a history book…
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Chemical Engineering in Space: Fueling the Next Frontier 🚀🛰️
Introduction Chemical engineering has played a crucial role in space exploration, from rocket propulsion to…
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Water Treatment Wonders: Innovative Processes for Clean Water 💧🔬
Introduction Clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions lack access to safe drinking…
Catalysts Unleashed: How Tiny Helpers Accelerate Big Reactions ⚛️🚀
Imagine a world where chemical reactions happen instantly, fuel burns more efficiently, and medicines are…
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Nanotechnology in Action: Tiny Particles, Big Impact 🧬⚛️
Nanotechnology—engineering at the atomic and molecular level—is revolutionizing medicine, electronics, and even the environment. But…
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The Science of Fireworks: Explosions, Colors, and Chemical Reactions 🎆🔥
Fireworks light up the sky with vibrant colors and loud explosions, but behind the spectacle…
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The Role of Chemical Engineers in Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Contaminated sites pose a significant challenge to environmental health, public safety, and economic development. These…
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Heat Transfer Principles: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation in Process Design
Heat transfer is a fundamental concept in engineering and process design, influencing everything from the…