Now, Caltech researchers have quantified the levels of a component of smog called ammonium nitrate, a molecule that has been notoriously difficult to measure, and have found that there is much ...

The semi-trailer was fully loaded with the common agriculture fertilizer ammonium nitrate. Two different clean-up crews were needed to help clear the area and remove truck debris. State Highway 25 ...

But widespread use of disinfectants and heavy-duty cleaners has also ushered in new research on “quats” — which stands for quaternary ammonium compounds (sometimes called QACs). Quats are a ...

Understanding Singular Value Decomposition If you have a matrix A with dim = n, it is possible to compute n eigenvalues (ordinary numbers like 1.234) and n associated eigenvectors, each with n values.

In the FDA's announcement, the agency noted that "The lead-to-chromium ratio in the cinnamon apple puree sample is consistent with that of lead chromate (PbCrO4)." This is a notorious adulterant ...

Rich Legg/Getty Images Researchers say ammonium chloride is the new sixth basic taste. The sixth taste would add to the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Experts say the ...

No injuries have been reported. Police said the tanker is carrying ammonium nitrate which, according to the National Institute of Health, is a chemical compound used to make fertilizers and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An estimated 30 tons of highly volatile ammonium nitrate disappeared ...

The chemical, ammonium nitrate, is relatively harmless by itself but has caused deadly explosions in industrial accidents and has been used in targeted attacks. By Amanda Holpuch and Joshua ...

In a recent review published in the Environmental Science and Technology Journal, researchers presented an overview of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), highlighting their environmental and ...