Uses and Working Principles of a Dilatometer
A dilatometer is an instrument for rapidly but roughly measuring the expansion of a liquid. It consists of a glass bulb B, with a graduated…
Physics
Significance of the Laws of Thermodynamics in Metabolic Reactions
Energy conversions whether it is in a physical, chemical or biological system are all dependent on the Laws of Thermodynamics. These laws can, in a…
Industrial Uses of Tetraoxosulphate(VI) Acid
Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid, other known as sulphuric acid has found several uses in the industries such as chemical, iron and steel and petrochemical. Below is a…
Contact Process: Industrial Preparation of Tetraoxosulphate(VI) Acid
Contact Process: The contact process is the most widely used method of manufacturing tetraoxosulphate(IV) acid, otherwise called sulphuric acid on a commercial scale. The main…
Graphite and Diamond — Allotropes of Carbon
Graphite and diamond are the two crystalline forms of carbon. This is because carbon has the ability to exist as allotropes, a phenomenon known as…
Zinc, its Extraction, Properties and Uses
Zinc is a transition element but does not possess most on the characteristic features of other transition elements. For instance, it does not form colored…
Star: Spectral Classes and Classification of Stars
Stars are self luminous objects that shine by radiation obtained from energy sources that are found within them. The sun is a typical star. Stars…