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Elements, compounds and reactions: what things are made of, how they behave, and the everyday uses of the whole periodic table.

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Uses of Zirconium

Zirconium is a lustrous, grayish-white, soft, ductile, and malleable metal. Learn about the uses of this metallic element in this ScienceStruck article.

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What is Solvent Extraction and Why is it Important?

Solvent extraction is one of the most common and important methods for separation and purification of many elements. Find details about the methods and significance of this type of extraction.

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Condensation Polymerization

Polymerization is of two types, condensation polymerization and addition polymerization. In this article, we are going to discuss condensation type of polymerization. Polyester and nylon are some of the most common examples of this type. Get more information in the following paragraphs.

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Carbon Uses in Everyday Life

There are many different carbon uses in everyday life and this element has been used by man since time immemorial. Read on for more information on carbon uses and properties...

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