Alfa Chemistry Blog

  Glass additives   refer to substances added to raw materials during the production and preparation of glass. The research on glass additives is also receiving continuous attention and is being applied more widely. Harnessing Oxides: Integrating Additives into Glass Inclusion of distinctive oxides in glass manufacturing has drastically revolutionized the industry operations. The type and quantity of oxide employed in the process directly correlate with the final properties of the glass. Incorporating oxides modifies everything from the refractive index, tensile strength, melting point, and thermal expansion rate to chemical durability. One milestone achievement is the addition of alumina (Al2O3). This oxide’s integration not only ramps up the chemical durability and hardness but also enhances resistance against thermal shock. Another significant additive is soda-lime (Na2O and CaO). These confer to the glass increased workability at reduced temperatures and augment chemical r...

  Hydrogen is a form of storable chemical energy that can supplement intermittent renewable energy conversion. Effective processing and storage methods are the key factors that need to be resolved to achieve hydrogen economy. Alfa Chemistry Catalysts provides customers with a wide range of  catalysts for hydrogen storage materials . Choosing a suitable catalyst is of great significance to hydrogen storage materials, such as effectively improving the surface characteristics of the material, improving the kinetic performance of hydrogen absorption and desorption, and having a synergistic catalytic effect on the dehydrogenation performance. Application of Catalysts in Hydrogen Storage Catalysts for Compound chemical hydrogen compound material Such materials are mainly composed of light alkali metals and alkaline earth metals (such as Li, Na, K, Al, etc.) and non-metallic elements such as B and N. Among them, due to its high hydrogen capacity, large amount of availability and low ...

The demand for battery materials with higher energy/power and improved safety is increasing, especially for the burgeoning markets in the energy & environmental industry. On February 9, 2020, Alfa Chemistry Materials,  a provider of wide ranges of materials and chemicals, announced to supply battery materials , which can be used to produce organic and printed electronics or for research use. Currently, breakthroughs in materials design and engineering are urgently needed to meet the demands.   Battery materials refer to those materials that can make up the battery. The properties of battery materials decide the performances of batteries and the selection of battery materials significantly depends on open circuit voltage (OCV) of the cell. In general, battery materials can be widely used in the manufacturing of computer, communication and consumer electronic products, battery electric vehicles, and energy storage devices.   “Advances in battery technology have mad...

W ater analysis   is often viewed as the  groundwork of studies of water quality, pollution, hydrology and geothermal waters . In order to better serve clients worldwide, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, a cGMP-compliant laboratory of Alfa Chemistry,  today announces to upgrade its water analysis and testing   services .  Taking advantage of strong expertise and   decade-long  experience, the lab is now capable of conducting analytical testing for environmental water, drinking water supplies, industrial process water as well as other types of water.   The biggest priority of w ater chemistry analysis   is  to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples , either it is  water used in industrial processes   or  on waste-water stream s or  on rivers and stream s or  on rainfall and on the sea. Analytical methods routinely   are gas chromatography , ion chromatography, spectropho...

Alfa Chemistry, a New York-based supplier of various chemicals and materials, recently unveiled a new section on its website that collects and illustrates numerous publications. On the one hand, customers can get a clear view of the latest research hotspots, while on the other hand, they can learn how Alfa Chemistry's products are helping researchers explore and achieve more scientific discoveries. “ For instance, researchers use our high-quality products and services in their research projects on lipid digestion, biosynthesis, and ion conductive gels, and have successfully reached new discoveries, providing constructive insights to the academia, ”   said the Marketing Chief of Alfa Chemistry. Led by researchers Ng N, Chen P X, Ghazani S M, et al, the study titled "Lipid Digestion of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized with Low Molecular Weight Surfactants" explores the emulsification and digestion of lipids in oil-in-water emulsions. The study aimed to understand the role ...

A raw metal is likely to corrode due to environmental conditions, and electroplating is usually used as a technique to protect it. Known as a praiseworthy supplier of chemicals and services, Alfa Chemistry is leading the way in revolutionizing the world of electroplating with its range of high-quality post-treatment chemicals . In addition to corrosion resistance, electroplating has many other benefits such as improved aesthetics and durability. Today, electroplating is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace and electronics. To ensure durable and visually appealing electroplating results, post-treatment is equally important. Alfa Chemistry recognizes the importance of this stage and offers a wide range of chemicals specifically formulated for post-treatment applications. "While the electroplating process itself is critical, our post-treatment chemicals also play a vital role in enhancing the quality and longevity of electroplated surfaces," commented Alfa Che...