Sodium aluminate forms through the chemical reaction of aluminum oxide with sodium hydroxide and water, as follows: The residues sink gradually to the bottom of the tank and are later removed. In the ...

Sapphire is a high-purity and high-density, single-crystalline form of aluminum oxide that may contain chromia, titania, yttria, or other dopants. Sapphire is usually transparent or translucent.

It looks like a tube made of glass but it’s actually aluminum. Well, aluminum with an asterisk beside it — this is not elemental aluminum but rather a material made using it. We got onto the ...

Aluminum doesn’t solder well, and that’s because of the oxide layer that rapidly forms on the surface. [Ted]’s solution is to scour the aluminum with some mineral oil. The goal is to scrape ...

Since aluminum is chemically active, it’s staying busy in the presence of oxygen in the air to form aluminum oxide which also protects it from corrosion. You also have to keep the inside of the boat ...

The government made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence in England and Wales, as part of plans to tackle anti-social behaviour. Its use soared during the pandemic ...

Nitrous oxide was previously controlled under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 - which meant production, sale or importation was illegal if the intent was to use it for its psychoactive effects.

When spending time outside in the summer, it’s important to find ways to stay cool, particularly for those who have to work ...

What are the differences between cab types? A regular cab only has one row of seats and limited interior storage, while an extended cab has two rows of seats and also comes with small secondary ...

A ban on the sale and use of laughing gas in England and Wales is being considered by the government. The proposed ban of nitrous oxide, which can have damaging side effects, is part of a drive to ...