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Formalin in Freshwater Fish: Risks for Australian Consumers

Freshwater fish provides protein, omega-3 fats and important nutrients, but freshness does not always equal safety. The toxicology of formalin in freshwater…

The chemistry of acetic acid pickling in Nepal

A jar of Nepali achar may hold cucumber, radish, cauliflower or mustard greens sharpened with chilli and mustard seed. Its tang comes from fermentation, added…

Calibrating a pH Meter for Reliable Lab Results

A pH meter is only as useful as its calibration. The instrument does not determine an absolute pH; it compares a sample with known reference solutions, usually…

Nepali chemist Sagar K Thapa and organometallic catalysis

Dr Sagar K. Thapa is a Nepali chemist whose work sits at the intersection of synthetic chemistry and organometallic catalysis, the study of metal-containing…

Measuring lead in spices with atomic absorption spectroscopy

Spices can accumulate lead from contaminated soil, irrigation water, airborne industrial emissions, or ingredients and equipment used during drying, milling,…

pH-guided extraction of bioactive compounds from neem leaves

The role of pH in the extraction of bioactive compounds from neem leaves is to influence chemical form, solubility, and recovery. Neem contains limonoids such…

Synthesis of aspirin: a step-by-step lab protocol for students

Aspirin is one of the most familiar medicines, yet its laboratory preparation offers valuable lessons in reaction control, purification, and evidence-based…

The Toxicology of Heavy Metals in Kathmandu Valley Groundwater

Heavy metals and metalloids can cause harm long before groundwater changes taste, colour or odour. This exposure links environmental chemistry, hydrogeology…

Quality Control Analyst Opportunity at Nepal Pharmaceutical Laboratory

NepaChem is sharing an employment opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst at Nepal Pharmaceutical Laboratory. This pharmaceutical role sits at the point…

Dr Dinesh R. Shrestha and nanomaterials for water purification

Dr Dinesh R. Shrestha is a Nepali researcher whose work on nanomaterials for water purification brings advanced materials science into a practical…