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A Beginner’s Guide To Mass Spectrometry

Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique used to identify chemicals, determine molecular mass, and investigate how compounds are structured. It appears in…

Separating Caffeine from Tea by Liquid-Liquid Extraction

Tea contains caffeine alongside tannins, pigments, amino acids, sugars and many flavour compounds. Liquid-liquid extraction provides a clear way to separate…

Chemistry Teacher Vacancy Opens At A Higher Secondary School In Pokhara

A higher secondary school in Pokhara has announced an opening for a chemistry teacher. The position is aimed at an educator who can make senior-school…

The chemistry of fire extinguishers: types and mechanisms

Fire extinguishers work by interrupting the chemical processes that keep a fire burning. Their contents may cool the fuel, separate it from oxygen, stop flame…

Making copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate from copper wire

Copper wire can be converted into bright blue copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate crystals through a controlled oxidation and crystallisation process. The…

Nepali Chemist Dr Indira P Shrestha on Analytical Method Development

Analytical chemistry turns complex samples into evidence that can support a clinical decision, environmental policy, or product release. For chemists, method…

Hair dye chemistry: permanent and semi-permanent colour

Changing hair colour is a practical demonstration of organic chemistry. A formula must move through the cuticle, interact with keratin, and produce a shade…

Benzene in Indoor Air: What Australian Homes Need to Know

Benzene is a colourless, flammable aromatic hydrocarbon that finds its way into almost every enclosed space, including family homes in Sydney, Brisbane and…

Sourcing Chemistry Equipment in Nepal: A Practical Resource Guide for Researchers and Educators

Chemistry laboratories across South Asia depend on a complex network of suppliers, distributors, and importers to keep their benches stocked with reliable…

How to Detect Methanol in Alcoholic Beverages Using Simple Tests

Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can be present in illegally produced or contaminated drinks. It looks like ethanol, the alcohol found in beer, wine, and…