Encyclopedia - Carbon Disulfide: Encyclopedia - Carbon Disulfide
Carbon disulfide (CS2) is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor that is like the smell of chloroform. It has a melting point of -111oC ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Tetrachloride - Production
Most carbon tetrachloride is produced by reacting carbon disulfide with chlorine. At 105 to 130 °C, these chemicals react to produce car...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holland Tunnel Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Holland Tunnel Fire - Timeline
At 8:30 a.m. a truck carrying eighty 55-gallon drums of carbon disulfide entered the south tunnel at the New Jersey portal. At the time, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bitumen: Encyclopedia - Bitumen
Bitumen is a category of organic liquids which are highly viscous, black, sticky and wholly soluble in carbon disulfide. Asphalt and tar ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Viscose: Encyclopedia - Viscose
Viscose is a viscous organic liquid used to make rayon and cellophane. Cellulose from wood or cotton fibres is treated with sodium hydrox...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - History
WP is believed to have been first used by Fenian arsonists in the 19th century in the form of a solution of WP in carbon disulfide. When ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus Triiodide: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus Triiodide - Preparation
The usual method or preparation is by the union of the elements, often by addition of iodine to a solution of white phosphorus in carbon ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Precautions
Carbon disulfide, Carbon oxysulfide, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide should all be handled with care. Although sulfur dioxide is suf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Precautions
Carbon disulfide, Carbon oxysulfide, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide should all be handled with care. Although sulfur dioxide is suf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bromine: Encyclopedia Ii - Bromine - Notable Characteristics
Bromine is the only liquid nonmetallic element at room temperature. It is a heavy, mobile, reddish-brown liquid, that evaporates easily a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Notable Characteristics
Common phosphorus forms a waxy white solid that has a characteristic disagreeable smell similar to that of garlic. Pure forms of the elem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Notable Characteristics
At room temperature, sulfur is a soft bright yellow solid. Although sulfur is infamous for its smell - frequently compared to rotten eggs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Notable Characteristics
At room temperature, sulfur is a soft bright yellow solid. Although sulfur is infamous for its smell - frequently compared to rotten eggs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resorcinol: Encyclopedia Ii - Resorcinol - Properties
Resorcinol crystallizes from benzene as colorless needles which are readily soluble in water, alcohol and ether, but insoluble in chlorof...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Notable Characteristics
Common phosphorus forms a waxy white solid that has a characteristic disagreeable smell similar to that of garlic. Pure forms of the elem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holland Tunnel Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Holland Tunnel Fire - Injuries And Damage
In total, 66 people were injured, mostly by smoke inhalation. Of these, 27 were hospitalized. There were no deaths. The truck carrying ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia - Phosphorus
This article is about the chemical element. For the article about Phosphorus meaning "morning star", go to Phosphorus (morning star). Pho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), also known as tetrachloromethane, is a synthetic chemical compound formerly widely used in fire extinguisher...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bromine: Encyclopedia - Bromine
Bromine (from Gr. βρωμος (brómos), meaning "stench"), is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Br and atomi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon
White phosphorus is a common allotrope of the chemical element phosphorus which has found extensive military application as an incendiary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia - Fullerene
The Fullerenes are recently-discovered allotropes of carbon. They are molecules composed entirely of carbon, which take the form of a hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia - Phosphorus
This article is about the chemical element. For the article about Phosphorus meaning "morning star", go to Phosphorus (morning star). Pho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid
Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and pungent s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia - Sulfur
Sulfur (or sulphur; see spelling below) is the chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), also known as tetrachloromethane, is a synthetic chemical compound formerly widely used in fire extinguisher...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Properties
As of the early twenty-first century, the chemical and physical properties of fullerenes are still under heavy study, in both pure and ap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Production
Acetic acid is produced both synthetically and by bacterial fermentation. Today, the biological route accounts for only about 10% of worl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfide: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfide - Safety
Many metal sulfides are so insoluble that they are probably not very toxic. Some metal sulfides, when exposed to a strong mineral acid - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus Triiodide: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus Triiodide - Chemical Properties
Phosphorus triiodide reacts vigorously with water, producing phosphorous acid (H3PO3) and hydroiodic acid (HI), along with smaller amount...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plasticizer: Encyclopedia Ii - Plasticizer - Plasticizers For Plastics
Plasticizers for plastics are additives, most commonly phthalates, that give hard plastics like PVC the desired flexibility and durabilit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Tetrachloride - Safety
Exposure to high concentrations of carbon tetrachloride (including vapor) can affect the central nervous system, including the brain. Vic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Properties
As of the early twenty-first century, the chemical and physical properties of fullerenes are still under heavy study, in both pure and ap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Precautions
This is a particularly poisonous element with 50 mg being the average fatal dose (white phosphorus is generally considered to be the leth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terpyridine: Encyclopedia Ii - Terpyridine - Synthesis
Terpyridine was synthesized from the oxidative coupling of pyridines at first. This method, however, has low-yield reactions and other ol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dangerous Goods: Encyclopedia Ii - Dangerous Goods - Classification And Labelling Summary Tables
Dangerous goods - Class 1: Explosives. 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard Ex: TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine. 1.2 Explosiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Tetrachloride - Safety
Exposure to high concentrations of carbon tetrachloride (including vapor) can affect the central nervous system, including the brain. Vic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resorcinol: Encyclopedia Ii - Resorcinol - Applications
Used externally it is an antiseptic and disinfectant, and is used 5 to 10% in ointments in the treatment of chronic skin diseases such as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resorcinol: Encyclopedia Ii - Resorcinol - Related Compounds
Resazurin, C12H7NO4, obtained by the action of nitrous acid on resorcinol (P. Weselsky and R. Benedikt, Monats., 1880, f, p. 889), forms ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - History
Sulfur (Sanskrit, sulvere; Latin sulpur) was known in ancient times, and is referred to in the Biblical Pentateuch (Genesis). The word it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terpyridine: Encyclopedia Ii - Terpyridine - Properties
Terpyridine is a tridentate ligand and forms a complex with a transition metal ion in the same way as other polypyridine compounds, such ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Arms Control Status
Use of white phosphorus against military targets (outside civilian areas) is not specifically banned by any treaty. However, there is a d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Occurrence
Due to its reactivity to air and many other oxygen containing substances, phosphorus is not found free in nature but it is widely distrib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Biological Role
Phosphorus is a key element in all known forms of life. Inorganic phosphorus in the form of the phosphate PO43- plays a major role in bio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holland Tunnel Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Holland Tunnel Fire - Emergency Response
At the time of the fire, the Holland Tunnel was operated by the Port Authority of New York, who had control of two other road tunnels, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Naming
Buckminsterfullerene (C60) was named for Richard Buckminster Fuller, a noted architect who popularized the geodesic dome. Since buckminst...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Buckminsterfullerene
The smallest fullerene in which no two pentagons share an edge (which is destabilizing — see pentalene) is C60 (buckminsterfullerene), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holland Tunnel Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Holland Tunnel Fire - Tunnel Ventilation
At 9:45 a.m. the tunnel ventilation system was turned to full extract and full supply in the zone of the fire (zone S4). The supply ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Arms Control Status
Use of white phosphorus against military targets (outside civilian areas) is not specifically banned by any treaty. However, there is a d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Possible Dangers
Although buckyballs have been thought in theory to be relatively inert, a presentation given to the American Chemical Society in March 20...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Effects On Humans
White phosphorus weapon - Effects of exposure to WP weapons. Incandescent particles of WP cast off by a WP weapon's initial explosion c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Applications
White phosphorus weapon - Smoke-screening agent. Weight-for-weight, phosphorus is the most effective smoke-screening agent known, for t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bromine: Encyclopedia Ii - Bromine - Occurrence
Bromine occurs in nature as bromide salts in very diffuse amounts in crustal rock. Due to leaching bromide salts have accumulated in sea ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Occurrence
Elemental sulfur can be found near hot springs and volcanic regions in many parts of the world, especially along the Pacific Ring of Fire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Compounds
Hydrogen sulfide has the characteristic smell of rotten eggs. Dissolved in water, hydrogen sulfide is acidic and will react with metals t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Isotopes
Sulfur has 18 isotopes, of which four are stable: 32S (95.02%), 33S (0.75%), 34S (4.21%), and 36S (0.02%). Other than 35S, the radioactiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Nomenclature
The trivial name acetic acid is the most commonly used and officially preferred name by the IUPAC. This name derives from acetum, the Lat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - History
Sulfur (Sanskrit, sulvere; Latin sulpur) was known in ancient times, and is referred to in the Biblical Pentateuch (Genesis). English tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfur: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfur - Applications
Sulfur has many industrial uses. Through its major derivative, sulfuric acid (H2SO4), sulfur ranks as one of the more important elements ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Biological Role
Phosphorus is a key element in all known forms of life. Inorganic phosphorus in the form of the phosphate PO43- plays a major role in bio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - History
Phosphorus (Greek phosphoros, meaning "light bearer" which was the ancient name for the planet Venus) was discovered by German alchemist ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Occurrence
Due to its reactivity to air and many other oxygen containing substances, phosphorus is not found free in nature but it is widely distrib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus - Precautions
This is a particularly poisonous element with 50 mg being the average fatal dose (white phosphorus is generally considered to be the leth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phosphorus Triiodide: Encyclopedia Ii - Phosphorus Triiodide - Uses
Phosphorus triiodide is commonly used in the laboratory for the conversion of primary or secondary alcohols to alkyl iodides.[8] Often th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - History
Vinegar is as old as civilization itself, perhaps older. Acetic acid-producing bacteria are present throughout the world, and any culture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Naming
The molecule was named for Richard Buckminster Fuller, a noted architect who popularized the geodesic dome. Since buckminsterfullerenes h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Buckminsterfullerene
The smallest fullerene in which no two pentagons share an edge (which is destabilizing — see pentalene) is C60 (buckminsterfullerene), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerene: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerene - Possible Dangers
Although buckyballs have been thought in theory to be relatively inert, a presentation given to the American Chemical Society in March 20...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Tetrachloride - Uses
In the early 20th century, carbon tetrachloride was widely used as a dry cleaning solvent, as a refrigerant, and in fire extinguishers. H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Chemical Properties
The hydrogen (H) atom in the carboxyl group (−COOH) in carboxylic acids such as acetic acid can be given off as an H+ ion (proton), giv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bromine: Encyclopedia Ii - Bromine - Precautions
Elemental bromine is a strong irritant and, in concentrated form, will produce painful blisters on exposed skin and especially mucous mem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Biochemistry
The acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to the biochemistry of virtually all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bromine: Encyclopedia Ii - Bromine - Applications
Elemental bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of bromine compounds used in industry and agriculture. Traditionally the largest ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Applications
Acetic acid is a chemical reagent for the production of many chemical compounds. The largest single use of acetic acid is in the producti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Safety
Concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and must therefore be handled with appropriate care, since it can cause skin burns, permanent eye d...   » Read the article

Article - Oceanography Sitemap I - D
This is a sitemap for Oceanography - D . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. The ...   » Read the article

Article - Oceanography Sitemap I - A-z
This is a sitemap for Oceanography - A-Z . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. Th...   » Read the article