All Industrial processes articles – Page 5

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A 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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Commercial Skills: Finance

This module asks teams of students to assess the financial impacts of two projects with a chemical background.
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Commercial Skills: Feasibility

In association with The National HE STEM Programme

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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Commercial Skills: Market Research

In association with The National HE STEM Programme

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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Commercial 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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Cracking hydrocarbons on a microscale

In association with Nuffield Foundation

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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Industrial chemistry case studies book

2015-05-22T11:26:00Z

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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Norbert 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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Everyday compounds infographics

2015-04-10T15:03:15Z In association with Compound Interest

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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Electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution

In association with Nuffield Foundation

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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Making soaps and detergents using castor oil

In association with Nuffield Foundation

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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An elementary problem

Pick the correct chemical process, for the correct day, and figure out when your chemical companies deliver.
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Faces of Chemistry – Reckitt Benckiser: Gaviscon

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Go behind the scenes of the Research and Development department that created Gaviscon.
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Faces 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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Challenging Plants: Fertilisers

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

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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Faces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries

In association with EuropaBio

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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Laboratory 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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Which 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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Research 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.
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Faces of Chemistry – Hair colourant

Learn about the chemistry of hair dyes from Procter and Gamble scientists.