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In the blog section, we present information on our new products and special chemicals intended for many industry sectors. Here you will find many interesting articles and information from the world of chemistry. You can also check the wide range of application of our products.

What is a grade of concrete?

14-03-2023

Concrete is a composite with multiple applications. It is usually used for laying foundations, building floors and stairs, or for hardening subgrades. Architectural concrete is used for arranging interiors and façades, for example. By choosing a mixture for a particular project, we must pay attention to the grade of concrete. What should we know about […]

What are the properties and applications of slaked lime?

14-03-2023

Inorganic chemical compounds, known as hydroxides, have many different applications in the industry and in daily life. One of the most well-known hydroxides is white slaked lime. In this article, we will discuss its most important properties and intended use.

What is the periodic table of chemical elements?

11-01-2023

In chemistry classes at primary school, we learn about the existence of different elements. They are everywhere, in the air, food, soil, water and rocks. We can say that they surround us on all sides. The collection of all elements discovered to date is known as the periodic table. What is the periodic table of […]

Zinc hydroxide: amphoterism, preparation, applications

9-01-2023

Hydroxides are one of the best-known inorganic compounds, valued in many industries. An example of such a relationship is zinc hydroxide. What should we know about it? What is the process of obtaining zinc hydroxide? Here is a handful of the most important information.

What is copper sulphate and what are its applications?

21-12-2022

The characteristic blue powder with the formula CuSO4 is known as copper (II) sulphate. It is a chemical compound which is broadly applied in many industries. What should you know about it and what is it used for? You can learn that from the article below!

What is glycolic acid and what are its characteristics?

21-12-2022

Glycolic acid is one of the simplest organic compounds, used on a broad scale in contemporary cosmetology and in the chemical industry. This is because that hydracid has many valuable properties. What is glycolic acid? Below we present its short characteristics.

What is benzene? What properties and applications does it have?

21-12-2022

In 1825, the English physician and chemist Michael Faraday accidentally discovered benzene by condensing illuminating gas (town gas). In those times, nobody predicted that this transparent liquid would become one of the most revolutionary raw materials, without which the contemporary industry could not exist. What are the properties and applications of benzene?

Personal protective equipment: definition, applications and types

5-12-2022

When performing different professional duties, we should be provided with personal protective equipment. It is among the key conditions to maintain OHS rules at an enterprise. In this article, we will answer the following questions: what is personal protective equipment, why is it important and what does it consist of?

How are fire extinguishers designated?

5-12-2022

Each of the substances we are surrounded by incinerates in a specific way. Some materials burn out quickly, converting into ash, others melt down, emit flammable compounds, or glow. Considering various types of fire, people have developed different extinguishing agents and, most of all, properly adapted extinguishers. How to interpret the letter marks on fire […]