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Chemical Industry Surge Makes Brazil a Strategic Power

Chemical Industry Surge Makes Brazil a Strategic Power

Eliane Martinez • 09/29/2022

Production of chemicals for industrial use rose 12.2% in April in Brazil and sales rose 16.3% in March, according to the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association. Together with rising domestic demand, these figures show that the country is a strategic power in the chemical industry...

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Hydrated Lime vs Quicklime

Hydrated Lime vs Quicklime

Walmir Rezende • 09/13/2022

Applications, characteristics, pros and cons. Lime is a versatile raw material and one of the most widely used in construction. Its two main types, quicklime and hydrated lime, are classified by purity, production process, composition and other factors...

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The Metaverse in the Chemical Industry

The Metaverse in the Chemical Industry

Eliane Martinez • 09/06/2022

The concept is not new, but it went mainstream in 2021 when Facebook announced its name change to Meta. The idea is to create a virtual environment where people can socialize, meet and interact in the future (perhaps the very near future). Industry, however, has already shown that its usefulness can go much further...

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Sodium Hydroxide: What Is It?

Sodium Hydroxide: What Is It?

Walmir Rezende • 08/31/2022

Sodium Hydroxide, commonly known as Caustic Soda, is a chemical widely used in industry, mainly as a base, to manufacture many products we use every day, such as fabrics, paper, detergents, biodiesel and even food...

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Why Flocculation Matters in Water Treatment

Why Flocculation Matters in Water Treatment

Walmir Rezende • 08/23/2022

Flocculation, also called coagulation, is one of the main steps in water treatment, in which chemical coagulants are added to form flocs that carry the dirt and make its removal possible...

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How Sodium Hypochlorite Works

How Sodium Hypochlorite Works

Walmir Rezende • 05/05/2022

Sodium hypochlorite is obtained by reacting chlorine with a dilute caustic soda solution. Commonly known as household bleach, it is widely used in homes and industry for cleaning and sanitizing...

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