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Ammonium Phosphate

Ammonium phosphate is a general term for a group of inorganic compounds formed by the combination of ammonia and phosphoric acid. It exists in several distinct forms, mainly...

April 15, 2019

Potassium nitrate

Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt widely known for its historical, industrial and agricultural significance. Chemically simple yet functionally versatile, it has been employed as an oxidiser, fertiliser,...

April 15, 2019

Calcium Phosphate

Calcium phosphate refers to a family of inorganic compounds containing calcium ions (Ca²⁺) and phosphate ions (PO₄³⁻) in various proportions. It is one of the most abundant mineral...

April 13, 2019

Copper Sulphate

Copper sulphate, also known as cupric sulphate or blue vitriol, is an inorganic compound that has played a significant role in agriculture, chemistry, and industry for centuries. With...

April 13, 2019

Glyphosate

Glyphosate is one of the most widely used and controversial herbicides in the world. Known chemically as N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, it has played a central role in modern agriculture since...

April 12, 2019

DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known by its acronym DDT, is a synthetic organochlorine insecticide that has played a pivotal, controversial role in twentieth-century public health, agriculture, ecology, and environmental regulation....

April 12, 2019

Sulphur

Sulphur (chemical symbol S, atomic number 16) is a non-metallic element belonging to Group 16 (the chalcogens) of the periodic table. It is an abundant and essential element...

April 12, 2019

Lime

Lime is one of the most ancient and versatile substances known to humankind, serving as a cornerstone of construction, agriculture, metallurgy, sanitation, and environmental management. The term lime...

April 12, 2019

Boric Acid

Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate or orthoboric acid, is a weak monobasic acid of boron with the chemical formula H₃BO₃. It is one of the most...

April 11, 2019

Nickel–Cadmium

Nickel–cadmium (Ni–Cd) technology refers to a class of rechargeable electrochemical cells and batteries that utilise nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH) and cadmium (Cd) as the primary active materials. Introduced in...

April 11, 2019

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