Monthly Archive:: September 2014
14 Sep 2014
Recycling materials- Advantages behind
Recycling is the process of making new things out of old, discarded things. By recycling things that are recyclable, our environment is kept clean and green. There are many items that can be recycled and such items have a three arrow symbol on them. Different materials require different techniques for recycling. Some of the
14 Sep 2014
Disinfection processes of water-Basic steps
There are pathogens everywhere. These disease causing germs have commanded the attention of water treatment plants to ensure supply of water that is safe to drink. Water could be disinfected in many ways. Normally these processes involve few common steps like pretreatment oxidation, primary disinfection and secondary disinfection processes. Pretreatment oxidation involves addition of oxidants
12 Sep 2014
Basics about liquid crystals
Any material present around us exists in one of the three well-known phases – solid, liquid or gas. Apart from them, there are some other substances that tend to have the nature of both solid and liquid. Such substances are called liquid crystals. In solids, the molecules remain closely packed in fixed position and orientation.
11 Sep 2014
Poison,venom and death
Venoms and poison are substances that are very harmful. The only difference between them lies in how they enter an organism. Venom is a more specific term referring to substances produced by tissues of an organism. It needs an apparatus to get injected. For instance, venomous snakes like viper produce venom in glands in its
10 Sep 2014
Carbonated drinks and our body
Carbonated drinks are very common in all parts of the world. Sodas have become a part of the diet especially among the younger generation. Regular intake of this refreshing beverage doesn’t prove to be very “healthy”. The main ingredients of carbonated drinks are carbonated water, sugar and acids like citric acid or phosphoric acid or