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Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry is the study of heteroatoms- that is to say, atoms which are not carbon or hydrogen- the molecules they form, the reactions they undergo and how this can be used in industry and in the lab. This field has received global attention in recent years with the success of transition metals as incredibly effective catalysts in organic synthesis, and the exciting possibilities inorganic compounds present in electronics and robotics.

Articles about inorganic chemistry

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Chemists are exploring ways to mimic nature’s selective, low-temperature biochemical reactions that make delicate and reactive structures. Previously, chemists had copied high temperature geological reactions.
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Blog posts about inorganic chemistry

Our blog posts are often written by scientists about their ongoing research

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Mysterious Mo
Thursday 15th of November 2018
Science blog article.
100,000 Years Later
Saturday 6th of February 2016
Science blog article.
Location, Location, Location
Monday 21st of September 2015
Science blog article.
Are Nanomaterials Toxic?
Monday 23rd of February 2015
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How big are atoms?
Friday 6th of February 2015

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