27 Uses of Esterification
Do you remember learning about Esterification in organic chemistry? Understanding some of the applications of Esterification in daily life deepens our understanding of the compounds better. Esterification is the production…
23 Uses of Aldehydes
Aldehydes are organic compounds with a terminal carbon. They are categorized under compounds containing CHO, as these are their major components. Aldehydes are formed through the dehydrogenation of alcohol through…
57 Uses of Lumber You Probably didn’t know
Lumber usage touches every aspect of our modern lives; our homes, offices, transportation, manufacturing, transportation and hundreds of other uses you probably didn't know existed. Before our ancestors knew how…
25 Uses of Superconductors
A conductor is a material that transports heat or electricity through a certain medium. Superconductors, therefore, are materials that transport electricity from one atom to the next one without any…
16 Uses of Alkynes
Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons in which carbon-carbon triple bond exists between the two carbon atoms. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons that possess a double or triple covalent bond between neighboring carbon…
15 Uses of Sulfamic Acid
An acid is an ion capable of donating a hydrogen ion or forming a covalent bond with an electron pair. Most acids that we encounter in our everyday life can…
50 Uses of Cornmeal
Cornmeal is the meal that is grounded from dried maize. It is usually ground from fine, to medium to coarse consistency but not as fine as wheat flour. Cornmeal's vibrant…