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• Quinine
  ...essure, research towards its synthetic production was undertaken. A formal chemical synthesis was accomplished in 1944 by American chemists [[Robert Burns Wood ...tle = The Total Synthesis of Quinine | journal = [[Journal of the American Chemical Society|J Am Chem Soc]] | volume = 66 | issue = 849 | year = 1944}}</ref> S
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• Sodium thiosulfate
  This reaction is known as a "[[Chemical clock|clock reaction]]", because when the sulfur reaches a certain concentr ...b>3</sub>²⁻ binds to [[HSAB concept|soft metals]] with high [[Chemical affinity|affinity]]. Thus, [[silver]] halides, e.g. [[silver bromide|AgBr]]
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• Phenobarbital
  | journal = Chemical and Engineering News In 1940, Winthrop Chemical produced [[sulfathiazole]] tablets that were contaminated with phenobarbita
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• Aspirin
  |journal = Chemical & Engineering News|volume = 83|issue = 25 ...ther countries, where the trademark is owned by [[Bayer]], using a uniform chemical formula for all markets, but adapting the packaging and physical aspects fo
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...ommonly known as '''laughing gas''', is a [[chemical compound]] with the [[chemical formula|formula]] {{chem|N|2|O}}. It is an [[oxide]] of [[nitrogen]]. At ro ...emical+and+philosophical&cd=1#v=onepage&q |author=Davy H|title=Researches, chemical and philosophical –chiefly concerning nitrous oxide or dephlogisticated n
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• Paracetamol
  ...//pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/je990124v | journal = Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data | volume = 44 | pages = 1391 | year = 1999}}</ref> ...in American countries) and ''paracetamol'' (used elsewhere) both come from chemical names for the compound: ''para''-'''acet'''yl'''aminophen'''ol and '''''par
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• EDTA
  ...sub>6</sub>=10.37 (NH⁺) (µ=0.1)<ref>Harris, D.C. "Quantitative Chemical Analysis", 7^th ed., W. H. Freeman and Compagny, New York, 2007</ ...e Formation of Intermediates in EDTA and NTA Biodegradation" Environmental Engineering Science 2006, volume 23, pp. 533-544. {{doi|10.1089/ees.2006.23.533}}</ref>
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• Plastic recycling
  ...Garthe, Paula D. Kowal, PennState University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering</ref> ...y found at the base or at the side of the plastic products, including food/chemical packaging and containers. The PIC is usually not present on packaging films
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• Rebar
  ...ven small cracks and failures in the coating can lead to intensified local chemical reactions not visible at the surface. ...ications that vary in [[yield strength]], [[ultimate tensile strength]], [[chemical composition]], and percentage of [[Elongation (materials science)|elongatio
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• Propædia
  ...;of&nbsp;Particles,&nbsp;[[Rigid Body|Rigid]]&nbsp;and&nbsp;[[Deformation (engineering)|Deformable&nbsp;Bodies]]:&nbsp;[[Elasticity]],&nbsp;[[Vibration]],&nbsp;an ...nbsp;Fields&nbsp;of&nbsp;[[Technology]] || '''7.3.1'''&nbsp;[[Agricultural engineering|Agriculture]]&nbsp;and&nbsp;[[food production|Food&nbsp;Production]] '''7.3
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• Tetracycline
  ...tion through the action of a monooxygenase.<ref>Zakeri, B. & Wright, G. D. Chemical biology of tetracycline antibiotics. Biochem. Cell Biol. 86, 124-136 (2008) ...http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/tetracycline/tetracycline.htm Chemistry and chemical biology of tetracyclines], retrieved 20 June 2007.</ref> Under [[Yellapraga
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• Paper
  ===Chemical pulping=== ...ever, [[chemical pulp]]s tend to make stronger paper. Another advantage of chemical pulping is that the majority of the heat and [[electricity]] needed to run
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• D3o
  ...[[dilatant]] material developed by the [[United Kingdom|British]] chemical engineering company d3o Lab. d3o Lab was founded by [[Richard Palmer (entrepreneur)|Ric
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• Ceramic materials
  ...hard, strong in compression, weak in shearing and tension. They withstand chemical erosion that occurs in an acidic or caustic environment. In many cases with ...any ceramic substance are a direct result of its crystalline structure and chemical composition. [[Solid state chemistry]] reveals the fundamental connection b
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• Slate
  ...e a rudimentary [[damp-proof membrane]]. Small offcuts are used as [[shim (engineering)|shims]] to level floor joists. In areas where slate is plentiful it is als Due to its thermal stability and chemical inertness, slate has been used for laboratory bench tops and for [[billiard
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• Electroactive polymers
  ...ster with 3-Methylpentane Spacer|journal=Macromolecules|publisher=American Chemical Society|volume=41|issue=7|pages=2671-2676|issn=10.1021.ma702686c}}</ref>. T ...ld N., Zukosi, C.F|title=Polymers as Rheology Modifiers|publisher=Americal Chemical Society|date=May 13, 1991|series=ACS Symposium Series|volume=462|pages=2-17
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• Polymer science
  ...rchers in multiple disciplines including [[chemistry]], [[physics]], and [[engineering]]. ...or [[macromolecular chemistry]], concerned with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers.
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• Liquid crystal polymer
  ...or solid form<ref name=Callister>Callister (2007): "Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction," 557-558.</ref>. ...e main example of lyotropic LCPs is the commercial aramid known as Kevlar. Chemical structure of this aramid consists of linearly substituted aromatic rings li
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• Liquid bandage
  ...re in.<ref name="C&EN">Petkewich, R. "Liquid Bandages" (2008) ''Chemical & Engineering News.'' vol. 86(24) page 61.</ref>
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• Polymer nanocomposite
  ...on from micro- to nano-particles lead to change in its physical as well as chemical properties. Two of the major factors in this are the increase in the ratio ...e. This immobilization has been achieved predominantly by adsorption or by chemical binding and to a lesser extent by incorporating these objects as guests in
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• Zytel
  ...upont.com/myplastics/Mediator?id=5047&p=1&locale=en_US DuPont Plastics – Engineering Thermoplastics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. ...s]] of 1500kpsi under room temperature conditions. Zytel also offers good chemical resistance to common chemicals such as [[motor oil]], [[transmission fluid]
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• Applied spectroscopy
  ...detection and identification of different [[chemical element|element]]s/[[Chemical compound|compound]]s in solving problems in the fields of [[forensics]], [ ...nalysis is [[Infrared_spectroscopy#FT-IR_method|FTIR]] spectroscopy, where chemical bonds can be detected through their characteristic infra-red absorption fre
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• Environmental stress cracking
  ...Pages 44-52</ref> Research shows that the exposure of polymers to liquid [[chemical]]s tends to accelerate the [[crazing]] process, initiating crazes at stress ...the harsh environmental conditions.<ref>Michigan University – College of Engineering, [http://www.engin.umich.edu/labs/EAST/me589/gallery/bioplastics_f01/599Web
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• Polybutylene
  ...ene)''', '''PB-1''') is a [[polyolefin]] or saturated [[polymer]] with the chemical formula (C₄H₈)_n. It should not be confused ...pure or reinforced [[resin]], can replace materials like metal, rubber and engineering polymers. It is also used synergistically as a blend element to modify the
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• Shape memory polymer
  ...t the slipping and flow of polymer chains, cross-linking can be used, both chemical and physical. ...n gripping.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Brennan, Mairin|journal=Chemical and Engineering News|year=2001|volume=79|page=5}}</ref> These SM foams could be subsequentl
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• Synthetic biodegradable polymer
  ...id) Homo- and Copolymers," Polymer, 20:1459—1484, 1979</ref> In [[tissue engineering]], biodegradable polymers can be designed such to approximate tissues, prov ...unstable linkages in the backbone. This is commonly achieved by the use of chemical functional groups such as [[esters]], [[anhydrides]], orthoesters and [[ami
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• Biopolymer
  ...f Adsorbed Flexible Polyelectrolyte Chains|journal=Journal of the American Chemical Society|volume=127|issue=45|pages=15688–15689|year=2005|pmid=16277495}}</ The exact chemical composition and the sequence in which these units are arranged is called th
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• Polypropylene
  ...om the monomer [[propylene]], it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids. ==Chemical and physical properties==
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• Forensic chemistry
  ...lp reconstruct the sequence of events. "Forensic chemistry is unique among chemical sciences in that its research, practice, and presentation must meet the nee *[[Forensic engineering]]
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• Factors of polymer weathering
  ...sceptible to visible radiation, and near-infrared radiation can accelerate chemical reactions by raising the temperature. The other factors act synergistically ...ef> Chemical bond breaking is a prerequisite to any chemical reaction, and chemical reactions are a prerequisite to observable or measurable physical changes.
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• Fire-safe polymers
  ...– Hazards Identification and Prevention;'' Nelson, G. L., Ed.; American Chemical Society: Washington, D.C., 1990; pp 87-96. ISSN: 0097-6156</ref> ...from both academia and industry for the purpose of [[polymer]] science and engineering research.<ref name="zhang" />
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• Silicone rubber
  Corning Glass formed a joint venture with [[Dow Chemical]] in 1943 to produce this new class of materials. As the unique properties ...uding: [[steam]] resistant, metal detectable, electrically [[conductive]], chemical/oil/acid/gas resistant, low smoke emitting, and flame-retardant. A variety
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• Thermoset polymer matrices
  ...the matrix of glass reinforced pipes, particularly in high temperature and chemical environments. General purpose [[Molding (process)|molding]] compounds, engineering molding compounds and sheet molding compounds are the primary forms of ph
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• Styrene-butadiene
  | ImageFile = SBR.svg|right|243px|thumb|Chemical structure of styrene-butadiene ...t, A. N.; Campion, R. P.; American Chemical Society. Division of Rubber, ''Engineering With Rubber: How to Design Rubber Components''; Munich: Hanser Publishers:
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• Polyvinyl acetate
  ...ast = Murray | first = G. T. | title = Handbook of materials selection for engineering applications | page = 242 | publisher = CRC Press | year = 1997 | url = htt ...2, 1917), an abstract of which appears in the ''Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry (London)'', vol. 36, page 1185 (1917).</ref>
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...and other liquid [[Packaging|containers]]; thermoforming applications; and engineering resins often in combination with glass fiber. Such PET is generally known as PETG (Eastman Chemical and SK Chemicals are the only two manufacturers). PETG is a clear amorphous
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• Polymer
  ...f Adsorbed Flexible Polyelectrolyte Chains|journal=Journal of the American Chemical Society|volume=127|issue=45|pages=15688–15689|year=2005|pmid=16277495}}</ ...ed of repeating [[structural unit]]s typically connected by [[covalent]] [[chemical bond]]s. While ''polymer'' in popular usage suggests [[plastic]], the term
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• Coordination polymers
  ...a ligand. This can be achieved by known [[crystallization]] and [[crystal engineering]] techniques. The mechanisms of [[Molecular self-assembly]] processes on a ===Chemical Composition===
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• Polycarbonate
  Repeating chemical structure unit of <br> <tr><td>[[Hydroxyl ion absorption|Water absorption]] - [[Chemical equilibrium|Equilibrium]][[ASTM International|(ASTM)]]</td><td>0.16–0.35%
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• Nanocellulose
  ...the concentration of the nanocellulose dispersions before freeze-drying. [[Chemical vapour deposition]] of a fluorinated silane was used to uniformly coat the ...in Scandinavia |location=Hamilton, Ontario |publisher=McMaster University Engineering |edition=Preprint CD |isbn= 978-0-981287-90-4}}</ref>}}
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• Crystallization of polymers
  ...vent evaporation. Crystallization affects optical, mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of the polymer. The degree of crystallinity is estimated by diff ...nsack, D. Braun: [http://books.google.com/books?id=S3t_ZOMVvQ0C&pg=PA340 ''Engineering Thermoplastics. Polyamides.''] (in German) Hanser Verlag, 1998 ISBN 3-446-1
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• Automatic Continuous Online Monitoring of Polymerization Reactions
  ...) of High Viscosity Reactions | journal = Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering | year = 2003 | volume = 88 | issue = | pages=314–316 }}</ref><ref>{{Cit ...ymers, etc., 3) less greenhouse gas emission per pound of product, 4) less chemical contamination of soil, water, air and surrounding communities and 5) enhanc
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• Electric sonic amplitude
  ...last1=Hunter|first1=R|journal=Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects|volume=141|pages=37}}</ref> [[Category:Chemical mixtures]]
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• Ouzo effect
  |publisher=American Chemical Society ...emulsion: Le Pastis |journal=Colloids and Surfaces A, Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
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• Particle size distribution
  ...of rocks and soils. It affects the reactivity of solids participating in chemical reactions, and needs to be tightly controlled in many industrial products s ...n-descructive. Each cut-point can be recovered for future size-respective chemical analyses. This technique has been used for decades in the Air Pollution Co
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• Emulsion
  .... Cayre, K. Puech, P. Snabre, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 152 (1999) 111–123</ref><ref>P. Bru, L. Brunel, H. Buron, I. Cayr ...elerate destabilisation (below critical temperatures of phase inversion or chemical degradation). Temperature affects not only the viscosity, but also interfac
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• Asphalt
  ...erent molecules of asphalt, because the number of molecules with different chemical structure is extremely large".<ref name="Quddus99">Muhammad Abdul Quddus (1 ...an English]], bitumen is referred to as 'asphalt' or 'asphalt cement' in [[engineering]] [[jargon]]. In [[Australian English]], bitumen is sometimes used as the g
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• Colloid
  ...loids|chart]] below. As well as these naturally occurring colloids, modern chemical process industries utilize [[High shear mixer|high shear mixing technology] ...n]]s, colloids are sometimes identified and characterized by their physico-chemical and transport properties. For example, if a colloid consists of a solid pha
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• Metal
  A '''metal''' is a [[chemical element]] that is a good [[Electrical conductor|conductor]] of both [[elect ...', on Perseus Digital Library</ref>) is an [[chemical element|element]], [[Chemical compound|compound]], or [[alloy]] characterized by high [[electrical conduc
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• Martensite
  ...st=Michael F. |authorlink=M. F. Ashby|coauthors=& David R. H. Jones |title=Engineering Materials 2 |origyear=1986 |edition=with corrections |year=1992 |publisher= ...ffusion, whereas martensite is usually formed by fast cooling rates. Since chemical processes (the attainment of equilibrium) [[activation energy|accelerate]]
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