Send us a text In this episode, the Inorganic Ventures team continues their overview of SEAL-compatible Discrete Analyzer Reagents—this time focusing on four essential nutrient and anion methods: chloride, sulfate, phosphate, and ammonia. Ashley Jones and Liv Forbes break down the key reactions behind each method, including: The iron thiocyanate reaction for chlorideTurbidimetric analysis of sulfate via barium sulfate formationThe molybdenum blue reaction for phosphateA safer variant of the B...

AI is everywhere right now, but what does it really look like in a high school classroom?In this episode of the Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing 3 practical ways I use ChatGPT to save time, reduce stress, and support student learning — including one that completely surprised me. Here’s what you’ll hear: Parent emails made easier — how I use ChatGPT to polish tone, grammar, and professionalism (especially when I’m frustrated 🙃). Better post-lab questions — how I generate

What if seals could be created directly on your part—no cutting, no insertion, no seams? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive into Henkel’s Sonderhoff Formed-in-Place Foam Gasket (FIPFG) technology, a system that applies liquid foam directly onto components where it cures into seamless, precise, and highly resilient gaskets. We explore how polyurethane systems like FERMAPOR K31 and silicone foams like FERMASIL are transforming sealing in industries ranging from electronics enclosures and

How do you seal the most elusive molecule in the universe? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the unique role adhesives and sealants play in the hydrogen economy. From membrane–electrode assemblies (MEAs) in fuel cells to valves, pipelines, and high-pressure tanks, hydrogen’s small size creates extraordinary challenges: permeation, embrittlement, and cyclic fatigue. We highlight sealant chemistries that can stand up to these demands—including silicones, fluorosilicones, and hybrid

Why must a medical adhesive stick—and then let go—without harming the skin? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dig into the science—and the sticky business—behind pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) designed for everything from surgical dressings and wearables to wound care patches. We compare key chemistries—silicones, acrylics, and hydrogels—and show how each serves specific medical purposes like temperature resistance, conformability, or moisture management. We break down the ...

Welcome back to the Adhesion Matters podcast. How do adhesives survive salt spray, constant shock, and the world’s toughest fire standards? In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of marine and shipbuilding applications. From composite superstructures and deck bonding to corrosion-resistant sealing, adhesives are now replacing welds and rivets in some of the harshest environments on earth.We highlight some epoxy adhesies for structural bonding, along with silicone sealants that deliver

In this compelling Deep Dive, we explore the unglamorous but absolutely essential world of medical device documentation. From design inception to post-market surveillance, documentation isn't just red tape—it's the backbone of compliance, traceability, and patient safety. This episode introduces listeners to the U.S. FDA's regulatory foundation in 21 CFR Part 820 and shines a spotlight on ALCOA+ principles: the industry gold standard for ensuring that every action, every test, and every result is

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Send us a text In this episode, the team dives into colorimetric methods for silica and nitrate analysis using SEAL Discrete Analyzer Reagents developed by Inorganic Ventures. Ashley Jones and Liv Forbes walk through the chemistries behind the molybdate silica method, cadmium coil nitrate reduction, and hydrazine-based nitrate reduction—along with practical maintenance tips for keeping your reduction efficiency in check. They also discuss how to adapt these reagents for non-SEAL instruments, ...

In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I’m taking you inside the Matter & Change unit—one of the most important foundations for the rest of the year. This unit helps students:Build vocabulary they’ll use in every future Chemistry topic Practice classification skills through hands-on activities Gain lab confidence while still early in the year See the difference between physical vs. chemical properties and changes I also share how I structure this unit in my own

In this episode, we go back to the late 80s and early 90s to see how those M&A's compare to what we are seeing in 2025. Does anyone remember Amsan and Unisource?

Here we look into an extremely important region for surfactant consumption, production and innovation. Southeast Asia produces around 90% of the world palm and palm kernel oil, critical starting points for much of the world’s surfactants. China has enormous and growing surfactant production capacity, currently far in excess of its demand. Other countries in Asia, particularly Korea and Japan are setting global trends for consumer products, particularly in cosmetics.  Subscribe and follow 'The

Send us a text Platinum may be one of the easier precious metals to dissolve—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to analyze. In this episode, the team walks through sample prep strategies for a range of platinum-containing materials, including metals, alloys, oxides, ores, and organic matrices. They also cover the most reliable wavelengths and isotopes for ICP-OES and ICP-MS, while flagging key interferences like nickel, tungsten, and mercury, as well as tricky chloride-based polyatomics. Need mo...

In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing three powerful lab shifts that helped my students learn more deeply from hands-on activities—and stopped them from just “going through the motions.”From rethinking your lab timeline to using quizzes and videos strategically, these small changes make a big impact on engagement and retention. You'll hear: Why I no longer squeeze labs into one class period, How lab quizzes improve accountability, What kinds of videos I

مزایای کلات آهن در باغداری و اهمیت آن در رشد سالم گیاهان 🍏🌿کلات آهن یکی از مهم‌ترین کودهای میکروالمنت است که نقش بسیار حیاتی در تغذیه و رشد گیاهان باغی ایفا می‌کند. آهن به‌عنوان یک عنصر ضروری، در فرآیندهای متابولیکی و تولید کلروفیل نقش اساسی دارد و کمبود آن باعث زردی برگ‌ها و کاهش کیفیت محصول می‌شود. استفاده از کلات آهن در باغداری باعث می‌شود این عنصر به شکل بهینه‌تر و با جذب بالاتر در اختیار گیاه قرار گیرد. کلات‌ها به دلیل ساختار شیمیایی ویژه خود، از واکنش‌های نامطلوب آهن در خاک جلوگیری

سولفات منگنز و اهمیت آن در کشاورزی پایدار 🌱سولفات منگنز (Manganese Sulfate) یکی از مهم‌ترین کودهای شیمیایی حاوی عنصر منگنز است که نقش حیاتی در فرآیندهای متابولیکی گیاهان دارد. این ترکیب معدنی علاوه بر تأمین منگنز، به دلیل قابلیت حل‌شوندگی بالا در آب، به‌سرعت جذب ریشه و برگ گیاه می‌شود و می‌تواند کمبود این عنصر را در خاک‌های قلیایی یا فقیر جبران کند. کشاورزان و باغداران حرفه‌ای می‌دانند که منگنز در ساخت کلروفیل، فعال‌سازی آنزیم‌ها و بهبود فرایند فتوسنتز نقشی غیرقابل‌جایگزین دارد. هنگام کار با

We just rolled into August 2025 and thought it'd be a good week to play a replay from 2020, back when we were just starting to deal with COVID and all the false claims that started to come out. Check out this show that called out Southwest Airlines and much more

مزایای استفاده از تیتان در صنایع پزشکی و هوافضا ✈️⚕️تیتان یا تیتانیوم یکی از فلزات مهم و استراتژیک در صنایع پیشرفته است که به دلیل ویژگی‌های منحصربه‌فرد خود، کاربردهای گسترده‌ای در حوزه‌های پزشکی و هوافضا پیدا کرده است. این فلز سبک، مقاوم و زیست‌سازگار با ویژگی‌های فنی عالی، تبدیل به یکی از پرکاربردترین مواد در ساخت تجهیزات حساس و حیاتی شده است. در ادامه به بررسی دقیق مزایای استفاده از تیتان در این دو صنعت پرداخته و اهمیت آن را به صورت تخصصی تحلیل می‌کنیم. خصوصیات منحصر به فرد تیتان در کاربرد...