Author:Maasdorp, APB; Black, WADate:Apr 1983The photochemical degradation of unpigmented and unstabilised polypropylene films can be monitored coloremetrically following reaction of the carbonyl groups produced, with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone produced under acidic conditions.Read more
Author:Black, WA; Maasdorp, APBDate:Jun 1984Since ancient times, man has attempted to reduce the flammability of combustible materials. For example, the Egyptians soaked wood in a solution of alum in an attempt to reduce its flammability, while the Romans dipped the material of their ...Read more
Author:Maasdorp, APBDate:Nov 1983The classical age of the Greeks and the Romans saw the introduction of metal salts like ferrous sulphate and alum for use as mordants in the dyeing of fabric. The use of salts of other metals like leads, tin, nickel, zinc, antimony, aluminium ...Read more