At ReAgent, we go above and beyond to meet our customers’ specific requirements and help them overcome the unique challenges they face.  Camida is one of the many businesses we work with and, as you’ll see in the video below, they’re delighted with the service and chemical products we provide. Watch the video to listen to what they have to say, or continue reading for more information.  What’s the video about? To give you an insight into what it’s really like to work with ReAgent, we caught up with Gary Whyte, Commercial Manager of UK Operations at Camida.  In the video, Gary explai ..read more

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that’s formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. This means one atom becomes positively charged while the other is negatively charged, creating an electrostatic attraction between the anions and cations. Continue reading to learn more about how ionic bonds form, their characteristics, and some common examples. We’ll also consider the differences between ionic and covalent bonds.  What are chemical bonds? Chemical bonds refer to the electrostatic attraction between atoms of different elements, which can combine to form a crysta ..read more

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that’s formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. This means one atom becomes positively charged while the other is negatively charged, creating an electrostatic attraction between the anions and cations. Continue reading to learn more about how ionic bonds form, their characteristics, and some common examples. We’ll also consider the differences between ionic and covalent bonds.  What are chemical bonds? Chemical bonds refer to the electrostatic attraction between atoms of different elements, which can combine to form a crysta ..read more

If you require high-quality deionised water for manufacturing or laboratory use, watch our new video to discover how ReAgent can help.   As one of the UK’s leading chemical manufacturers, we have a state-of-the-art deionising water facility that’s capable of producing up to 10,000L of deionised water per hour. Continue reading to learn more about our deionised water offering and why you should choose ReAgent for your purified water requirements. What is the deionised water video about? In our latest video, we go behind the scenes of our Cheshire-based factory to give you a better idea of ..read more

Ketones are a class of organic compounds identifiable by their carbonyl group, i.e. the group that has a carbon-oxygen double bond.  A by-product of metabolism, ketones are naturally present in humans, plants and animals. They’re also used as solvents in a wide range of industries.  Continue reading to learn more about ketones, the different types, and some common applications. What are ketones? Ketones are a large group of organic compounds characterised by the carbonyl functional group. The functional group is connected to two R groups that can represent a wide variety of carbon-co ..read more

We recently filmed a new company video that showcases who we are, what we do at ReAgent, why we do it, and what our customers say about us. You can watch the video right here, and read on for more details:  What’s in our new company video? In our new video, you’ll find out more about our bespoke chemical manufacturing services for customers in a wide range of industries. ReAgent’s factory You’ll watch ReAgent’s CEO, Rich Hudson, explain our two core beliefs: the success of our business through the quality of our products and service, and the people behind them.  ReAgent’s core values inc ..read more

Various scientists, engineers, and inventors can be credited with the discovery of natural polymers and the invention of synthetic polymers.  However, Hermann Staudinger was the first person to suggest polymers are composed of long chain molecules with repeating subunits held together by covalent bonds. Polymers are chains of molecules that have repeating subunits known as monomers. Naturally occurring polymers serve as functional molecules for various life processes and as structural support, whereas synthetic polymers are used to manufacture manmade materials such as plastics.  The ..read more

Salts are ionic compounds resulting from a neutralisation reaction between an acid and a base. Depending on the respective strengths of the reactants, the types of salts in chemistry can be classified as acidic, basic, normal (neutral), or double. A basic salt is formed by the reaction between a strong base and a weak acid. Conversely, acidic salts are produced from the reaction between a strong acid and a weak base. When both the acid and the base are strong, a normal or neutral salt is formed.  Finally, double salts are formed from the reactions of two simple salts that crystallised in ..read more

Several scientists can be credited with the discovery and development of stereochemistry. They include Louis Pasteur, Jacobus H. van ‘t Hoff, and Joseph Le Bel.  Stereochemistry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the relative spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and their manipulation.  Continue reading to learn more about the origins of stereochemistry and its impact on modern chemistry. The origins of stereochemistry Stereochemistry looks at stereoisomers and their geometric structure and functional groups in three-dimensional space. It can be traced back long before the ..read more

Qualitative analysis in chemistry primarily focuses on the visual characteristics of a chemical reaction, for example, a change in colour or the production of bubbles. Unlike quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis does not involve measurements or numerical values and calculations.  Qualitative analysis is relatively easy to perform because it generally doesn’t require expensive, high-tech equipment or precise measurements.  What is qualitative analysis? Qualitative analysis is a form of preliminary analysis that helps determine the types of chemicals involved in a reaction. A tr ..read more