Gluon's lab

1,3,5-Trichlorohexahydrotriazine (C3H6N3Cl3) is a mildly energetic compound prepared from hexamine. It's a yellow-white solid which gene...

Tribromomethane or bromoform is a toxic brominated hydrocarbon. It's analogous to chloroform but with the three chlorine atoms replaced ...

Chromium(iii) chlorate is a slightly soluble inorganic salt with the formula Cr(ClO3)3. I chose to make some chromium chlorate because I cou...

2-Benzoxazolinone or 2-(3H)-benzoxazolone is an organic compound used as a precursor to several insecticides. It has quite an interesting st...

Copper carbonate is a nicely colored copper salt used as a pigment. Its formula is often stated to be CuCO3 but Cu3(OH)2(CO3)2 and (Cu2(OH)2...

Calcium hydroxide, commonly called slaked lime or caustic lime, is a compound used in cement and to treat sewage. It is slightly soluble in ...

Ammonium nitrate is an interesting compound used in the explosives industry and as a fertilizer. It's a major component of the industria...