All Industrial processes articles – Page 5
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ResourceLaunch-a-Lab: analyse organic pollutants
This problem-based case study involves tendering for a large contract to analyse the organic pollutants in ground water from Midshire River Authority. Students act as part of STS Contract Analysis Ltd., the company applying for the contract.
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ResourceA dip in the dribble: river pollution | context and problem-based learning
A problem solving case study in analytical, environmental and industrial chemistry
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ResourceCommercial Skills: Finance
This module asks teams of students to assess the financial impacts of two projects with a chemical background.
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ResourceCommercial Skills: Feasibility
In this module students are asked to summarise and critique two out of the five chemistry-based projects, based on their previous work, and present their preferred option to a “business” audience.
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ResourceCommercial Skills: Market Research
This module asks teams of students to estimate the market value of a number of potential projects with a chemical background.
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ResourceCommercial Skills: Introduction & Overview
This is an introduction and overview to five Commerical Skills Modules for Chemists. It includes a briefing for students, presentation video, an overview guide and presentation for tutors and market research on employer needs.
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ExperimentCracking hydrocarbons on a microscale
Use this microscale experiment to illustrate hydrocarbon cracking using paraffin, bromine water and aluminium oxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceIndustrial chemistry case studies book
This book presents material on the UK chemical and pharmaceutical industries Using a case study approach, with questions and answers included, there are real-life examples drawn from industrial areas including the nuclear industry, pharmaceuticals and steel making. These resources are for free via Learn Chemistry. Follow the links below to ...
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ResourceNorbert Rillieux and the sugar industry
This material is divided into two distinct pieces of work: Sparkling white crystals of sugar and Extracting sugar from sugar beet.
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ResourceEveryday compounds infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about everyday compounds, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ExperimentElectrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution
Explore the electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution and related industrial processes with this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking soaps and detergents using castor oil
Try this class practical to make a soap or detergent using castor oil and either sodium hydroxide or sulfuric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceAn elementary problem
Pick the correct chemical process, for the correct day, and figure out when your chemical companies deliver.
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Reckitt Benckiser: Gaviscon
Go behind the scenes of the Research and Development department that created Gaviscon.
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Packaging gases
Discover how scientists from BOC remove gases from the air and use them in food packaging and processing.
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Fertilisers
Nutrients essential for plant growth are obtained naturally from soil or other growing media. However, supplies become depleted and fertilisers are needed to increase the availability of nutrients to plants. An understanding of chemical changes is used to making fertilisers, often designed to meet specific requirements such as particular nutrient ...
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries
Through a collection of short films, watch the story of how biobased innovation is contributing to a more sustainable, competitive and prosperous Europe.
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ResourceLaboratory and Pilot Plant Tours
Take a virtual tour of the areas where chemists work. The chemistry laboratories do initial research and the pilot plant is involved in making pharmaceutical products on a large scale. Key equipment and activities are highlighted. Courtesy of the ABPI.
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ResourceWhich bleach is the best buy?
Which bleach is best? By investigating this question, learners will discover more about redox reactions. Includes kit list and safety instruction.
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ResourceResearch division, Standish Chemical Company
Explore reaction rates in this practical that allows learners to consider how chemistry works in the wider world. Includes kit list and safety instructions.