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Chemicals are produced through a combination of reactive elements, and can be found in solid, liquid, or gaseous states. The term “chemical” refers to a vast number of substances and processes that cannot be fully addressed in a single comprehensive manner, but by focusing on those in the pharmaceutical and industrial fields it is possible to derive some general information. In natural or artificial forms, these specific chemicals play a crucial role in the production of industrial components and medicines. Although chemicals are common in day-to-day life, proper care must also be taken when handling them, particularly those with the potential for harmful or volatile reactions.


Chemicals are integral to modern society, whether in medicine, industrial manufacturing, or the production of foods, glues, and plastic. Chemical substances can be broadly categorized as metal, non-metal, compound, element, and covalent types. Manufacturers have used the chemicals in these categories to not only create products, but also a wide range of specialized professions, such as engineers and chemists.

Guides

Ceramic Coating of Automotive Components
This article describes the methods used for applying ceramic coatings to automotive parts, as well as common applications for these coatings in the automotive industry.
Coating Procedures for Plastisol Coatings
This article details the many ways plastisol coating is applied to varied substrates.
Fusion Bonded Epoxy
This article discusses how fusion bonded epoxy coating is made and applied.
General Industrial Paint Components
Industrial paint components, such as pigment, binder, liquid, and additives, are explained in this article.

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White Papers

Managing Heat Transfer with Potting and Encapsulating Compounds
Explaining about the importance of heat transfer in electronic designs sector, this paper outlines how thermally conductive potting compounds and adhesives formulated by Epoxies Etc., are being specifically used in broad range of electronics applications. The paper illustrates the disadvantages in choosing high cost, electrical conductivity metals...
Solving Ultraviolet Curable Potting & Encapsulating Problems with Shadow Cure Technology
Explaining the terms Potting and Encapsulation, and how they are interchangeably used, this paper describes how new Ultraviolet (UV) Curing Resins, developed by Epoxies, Etc., offer different advantages over two component systems in Potting applications. It details the processing issues of two component potting methods such as limited pot life,...
UV Curing Adhesives & Potting Compounds: An Introduction to Ultraviolet Curing.
Explaining ultraviolet light, ultraviolet curable formulations, and the benefits of ultraviolet curing concept, this paper details about the UV curing adhesives, potting compounds, and light sources offered by Epoxies Etc. The paper highlights the major types of ultraviolet curing resins, ultraviolet formulations, and their importance in...
Boiler MACT: What the New Emissions Limits on Industrial Boilers Mean for You
Discussing about "Boiler MACT", the new possible industrial boiler limits that address emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) from industrial boilers, this paper explains how the limits affect the way that industrial sources operate their boiler and how to maintain operating flexibility while addressing compliance issues. It examines the...

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