REACTION of trivalent nitrogen with the azide ion, usually called the ‘nitrite-azide reaction’, is generally known and has been a subject of recent detailed investigations 1–4. This azide reaction has ...

The vigorous reaction between copper metal and nitric oxide famously propelled chemist Ira Remsen into an esteemed career in research and education that spanned the turn of the 20th century. In a ...

A dramatic chemical spill in Montague Gardens in Cape Town sent a thick orange gas cloud over the area on Monday, forcing evacuations and briefly closing nearby roads. Motorists on the N7 reported a ...

Acids are reactive, and even weak acids like vinegar can wow students with their reactivity. But strong acids can really put on a show, dissolving otherwise relatively inert metals. And aqua regia, or ...

The reaction between the nitric acid and the nitrile and latex gloves is extremely exothermic and violent. It is often recommended to avoid using gloves altogether when working with fuming nitric acid ...