Products Calcium sulfate and plaster bandages are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 – 2 H2O, Mr = 172.2 g/mol) is the calcium salt of sulfuric acid. It exists in pharmaceutical grade as a white, odorless and fine powder that is very slightly soluble in water. Calcium … Calcium Sulfate
Products Pure sulfuric acid is available in specialized stores. It is one of the most important chemicals and millions of tons of it are produced annually. Concentrated sulfuric acid should not be given to private individuals in our view because of the potential risk. Structure and properties The sulfuric acid (H2SO4, Mr = 98.1 g/mol) … Sulfuric Acid
Products In pharmaceuticals, the salts of sulfurous acid, sulfites, are important. They are contained in medicines as preservatives and antioxidants. Sulfurous acid should not be confused with sulfuric acid. Structure and properties The sulfurous acid (H2SO3, Mr = 82.1 g/mol) is formed in the reaction of sulfur dioxide (SO2) with water. However, it is extremely … Sulfurous Acid
Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids
Products Many of the chemicals involved are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Caution is advised when selling them. Suspicious transactions should be reported by specialists to the Federal Office of Police (fedpol). In many countries, legislation is currently being adapted to regulate access to precursors for private individuals and to make their misuse as difficult … Explosives Precursors
Products Nitric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Nitric acid (HNO3, Mr = 63.0 g/mol) exists as a clear to nearly colorless liquid with a pungent odor that is miscible with water. It may turn yellowish in color. Various concentrations exist. These include: Fuming nitric acid: from about … Nitric Acid
Products Hydrochloric acid is available in various concentrations at specialty stores. Structure and properties Hydrochloric acid is the name given to an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). Concentrated hydrochloric acid exists as a clear, colorless liquid that fumes in air with a pungent odor and is miscible with water. It has a concentration … Hydrochloric Acid
Products Methyl salicylate is commercially available in the form of ointments, gels, baths, and liniments, for example, also in horse balm and Perskindol. The products are usually combination preparations with several active ingredients. Some remedies contain wintergreen oil. Structure and properties Methyl salicylate (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Methyl Salicylate
Products Acetylsalicylic acid is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, and direct granules, among others. In addition to the original Aspirin and Aspirin Cardio, other products and generics are available. This article relates to pain and fever therapy. Aspirin was launched by Bayer in 1899. See also under … Acetylsalicylic Acid
Products Pure potassium chlorate is available in specialized stores. It should not be confused with potassium chloride, which in the past and in alternative medicine was still called Kalium chloratum. Structure and properties Potassium chlorate (KClO3, Mr = 122.55 g/mol) is the potassium salt of chloric acid (HClO3). It exists as a white, crystalline and … Potassium Chlorate
Products Sulfur dioxide is commercially available as a liquefied gas in compressed gas cylinders. Structure and properties Sulfur dioxide (SO2, 64.1 g/mol) exists as a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent and irritating sulfur odor that is soluble in water. The boiling point is -10°C. Sulfur dioxide is not combustible and is heavier than air. … Sulfur Dioxide
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
