malic acid. Fruit acidity in cultivated apples is majorly determined by malic acid, which accounts for up to 90% of total organic acids [6]. Citric acid also exists in mature apple fruits; however, it exhibits a very low to undetectable … Continue reading →

The mixing procedure is an exothermic reaction that can reach temperatures of 100⁰C or higher. The reaction of hydrogen peroxide on concentrated sulfuric acid produces highly activated and oxidizing peroxymonosulfuric acid (H2SO5), also called Caro’s acid [1]. Why do you … Continue reading →

If you put stomach acid in a stainless steel pressure tank and heated it to 200-300C, you might dissolve a little of your diamond. Concentrated Phosphoric Acid dissolves glass and many rocks at 200C, and may have some effect on … Continue reading →

Can you refurbish ebike batteries? Electric bike batteries can be repaired and rebuilt. Repairing the battery means replacing broken parts, while rebuilding is replacing worn parts before they fail entirely. How do I reset my BMS ebike? It’s usually printed … Continue reading →

A low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics. A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may … Continue reading →

Household batteries Batteries in your household appliances tend to be alkaline batteries. When these batteries become corroded, they leak potassium hydroxide. This substance is can cause chemical burns, but it can be safely neutralized and carefully cleaned up. What leaks … Continue reading →

The 7 Best Drinks for Dehydration Water. As you can imagine, water is one of the best drinks to fight dehydration. Electrolyte-Infused Water. What’s even better than water? Pedialyte. Gatorade. Homemade Electrolyte-Rich Drink. Watermelon. Coconut Water. What is the most … Continue reading →

You also need to rest to prevent more fluid loss. Replacing water and electrolytes (oral rehydration) completely takes about 36 hours. But you should feel better within a few hours. Does Gatorade put electrolytes back in your body? Gatorade, because … Continue reading →

If you’re not getting enough electrolytes, you may experience things like headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. If you’re getting too many, you may develop a stomach ache and/or diarrhea. Is Re-Lyte safe? Re-Lyte should be perfectly safe for pregnant and nursing … Continue reading →

The physical properties of the two classes of carbons are quite different. Hard carbon is a low density material, with extremely high microporosity, while soft carbon has little microporosity. Is hard carbon conductive? Hard carbon attracts wide attentions as the … Continue reading →

Lymph travels in a system similar to the circulatory system, but the lymph vessels do not have a pump. Extracellular means outside of the cells. Lymph is extracellular because it does not travel inside the cells, but instead travels free … Continue reading →

Li-ion batteries release a various number of toxic substances14,15,16 as well as e.g. CO (an asphyxiant gas) and CO2 (induces anoxia) during heating and fire. Are Li-ion batteries toxic? Lithium batteries contain potentially toxic materials including metals, such as copper, … Continue reading →

lithium iron phosphate. Actually, the safest technology is the carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate. Capacity might not be as good as for their nickel or cobalt based counterparts (about 10% less), but they are safe as they won’t explode or burn … Continue reading →

Two questions we hear often are: “What happens if you break a lithium-ion battery?” and “What are the dangers of lithium-ion batteries?” Broken or cracked cases can allow moisture and oxygen to enter the battery and oxidize the lithium components, … Continue reading →

Blood Collection Tubes Tube cap color Additive Common laboratory tests Lavender or pink Potassium EDTA Hematology and blood bank Gray Sodium fluoride, and sodium or potassium oxalate Glucose (especially when testing will be delayed), blood alcohol, lactic acid What blood … Continue reading →