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With millions of chemicals in use around the world, it can be difficult to sort through some of most commonly used chemicals.  Here is a list of some of the most commonly used industrial chemicals.

On July 23, 1983 Air Canada Flight 143 was en route to Edmonton from Montreal when something went terribly wrong!  A panel light blinked accompanied by a warning buzzer indicated that there was a problem with the left forward fuel pump.

If you're reading this then most likely, one of two things is true...either you've been there or you're wondering what to expect.   Your first assignment in a real chemical plant.  I'll continue writing assuming that you haven't gotten to your first assignment yet, because if you have, then you already understand what I'm talking about.

How can super glue help catch criminals?  If you're thinking that the police put a big puddle of glue on the sidewalk and hope that a bad guy runs through it, you might be surprised to learn how super glue has been used by detectives.

If you'veever bent a light stick and stared in amazement as it produced light from two liquids then you know what makes chemiluminescence so interesting. Chemiluminescence is defined as the production of light energy from a chemical reaction without the use of heat or a flame.

Industrial business practices are not always (if ever) taught in colleges or universities.  Yet, they remain an important part of many engineers' daily job functions.

A simple look around an everday kitchen reveals some interesting parallels to the challenges facing chemical engineers everyday.

As electrical applications continue to gain popularity in the search for alternative energy, battery technology has been receiving much attention.  The goal is to develop a battery that lasts long yet delivers high voltage.