surface science

Surface science is the study of the physical and chemical processes that occur on or at surfaces, as well as structure and properties of surfaces.

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The WEIRDEST Chemical Reaction I've Ever Seen! preview image with octopus icon
The WEIRDEST Chemical Reaction I've Ever Seen!
// Saturday, September 7, 2024 • Tom Kuntzleman
Galinstan is the tradename for a liquid metal alloy that is comprised of three elements: gallium (68.5%), indium (21.5%), and tin (10%).1 It behaves a lot like mercury but has significantly lower toxicity. Because of this, Galinstan is used as a replacement for mercury in a variety of applications.
Blue Morpho Butterfly Wings
The Blue Butterfly Effect
// Monday, January 28, 2019 • Tom Kuntzleman
The June, 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education contains an article tha
Following BCCE 2014 From Afar
// Wednesday, August 6, 2014 • LowellThomson
If you are like me and unable to attend BCCE 2014, there is still a way to be part of the action. Twitter! Even if you don't have a Twitter account, you can follow tweets from participants that are there "live tweeting" the action.