Mineral oil is a consumer product with many different applications. Like petroleum jelly it is made of different kinds of hydrocarbons. However, it is a considered to be a liquid petrolatum, and its unique consistency makes it a practical and versatile choice for many consumers. Its uses are...
The great news is that 17 days after a cave-in, 33 Chilean Miners have been discovered to be alive in a deep shelter under the surface of the earth. The bad news is that the miners might have to remain in the ditch until Christmas that is 4 months from now. According to the experts, the coming...
The twenty nine miners trapped 120 km underground in the Pike River Mine are believed to be dead follwing a second explosion on Wednesday. The miners were on a safety tour when a build up of gases caused the intial blast early Saturday morning. Twenty nine miners, ages 17 to 62 are believed to...
An rescue effort is underway following an explosion within a New Zealand coal mine. The blast occurred early Saturday morning and left 29 miners, ages 17 to 62, trapped. The miners were on a saftey tour of the Pike River Mine, located 2 to 2 1/2 kilometres inside and 120 km underground. A total...
Distillation is a way removing microscopic contaminants from water as well as dissolved minerals like calcium and iron. The process of distillation involves the boiling of water until it turns into steam. The steam is allowed to cool down so that it condenses again and turns back to its liquid...
Washing soda is often used to remove stains from clothes. However, it is not the same as washing detergent. It is also nothing like baking soda, which is also used to remove stains. (Are you confused yet?) Washing soda is an alkaline with the chemical formula of Na2CO3. It is sometimes called...
Choosing the right makeup can be tricky. A wrong choice could really be disastrous. A makeup product which contains drying ingredients could make a person with dry skin appear to have face dandruff. What could be more embarrassing than dry skin peeling and falling off of your face all day? It...
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. This hard crystal makes up twelve percent of the Earth’s crust. It is valued not only for its beauty—especially when it is shaped and polished by a jeweler who has trained on its particular qualities—but for its industrial and consumer applications....
Potassium is a kind of mineral and soft metal. It is marked on the periodic table of elements with the atomic symbol of “K” with an atomic number of 19. It is known to be very reactive and tends to combine with other elements. It was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807. Potassium...
China mine victims have been rescued. Over 115 miners were pulled from a coal mine in Northern china in Beijing, following a tragic incident. Thirty eight people are still missing following a rush of underground water that wreaked havoc on March 28, 2010. Two hundred sixty one miners were at...
