mercury

Mercury

Application Mercury (Hydrargyrum, Hg) and its compounds are rarely used in pharmacy today because of their toxicity and adverse effects. An exception is alternative medicine, in which mercury is also called mercurius (e.g., Mercurius solubilis, Mercurius vivus). The English name is Mercury or Quicksilver. In the 20th century, mercury compounds were still widely used and … Mercury

Chemical Elements

Structure of matter Our earth, nature, all living things, objects, the continents, mountains, oceans and we ourselves are made of chemical elements that are connected in different ways. Life has come into being through the connection of elements. Chemical elements are atoms with the same number of protons in the nucleus. The number is called … Chemical Elements

Melting Point

Definition and properties Melting point is a characteristic temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid state. At this temperature, the solid and liquid occur in equilibrium. A typical example is ice, which melts at 0 °C and becomes liquid water. The melting point is slightly dependent on atmospheric pressure, which is why … Melting Point

Density

Definition We know from everyday life that the same volumes of different substances do not have the same mass. A liter measure full of down is much lighter than a liter measure filled with sugar. Fresh snow is lighter than ice, and ice is slightly lighter than water, although they are all H2O. Density is … Density

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant

Phenylmercuriborate

Products Drugs containing phenylmercuriborate are no longer on the market in many countries. The active ingredient used to be included in the well-known disinfectant Merfen, which now contains chlorhexidine and benzoxonium chloride. Structure and properties Phenyl mercuriborate is a mixture of equimolar amounts of phenyl mercury(II) orthoborate and phenyl mercury(II) hydroxide or the dehydrated form, … Phenylmercuriborate

Healthy Living from A-Z

We spend about 80 to 90 percent of the day indoors – most of it within our own four walls. Healthy living conditions in the home are therefore important for well-being and health. Asbestos Asbestos has been banned in Germany since 1993 – but in the past it was used universally, considered a miracle cure. … Healthy Living from A-Z

Healthy Living from A-Z: Part 2

Mites, ozone, mercury or mold – these and other pollutants can affect the quality of living and thus also the health, sometimes significantly. Humidity Through breathing and sweating, but also bathing, showering or cooking, we produce steam. A four-person household produces about 10 liters per day! The water is invisible in the apartment as water … Healthy Living from A-Z: Part 2

Bleach skin

General and history Throughout history, pale, light-colored skin was considered a sign of prosperity. This is probably where the expression “to have a distinguished paleness” comes from. Powders and creams with light pigments were applied to help. Such pigments included lead white, which is extremely toxic. Avoiding the sun (under umbrellas) was also common. Such … Bleach skin

Cryopeeling | Bleach skin

Cryopeeling Cryo peeling is a cosmetic procedure that is used to treat age pigmentation, moles, scars and age warts, among other things. The skin is treated with cold probes. It is a very old procedure, but it is still used. It is used for small area treatment and not for large area skin whitening. The … Cryopeeling | Bleach skin