As we are finally able to get back to in-person events, 2022 has been a busy year for conferences and trade shows. The American Coatings Show was held in Indianapolis from April 5-7th, after a long hiatus due to COVID-19. ChemCeed exhibited at this year’s event, which was well-attended. Our Vice President, Rolly Enderes, and... Read more »
ChemCeed is pleased to announce the hire of our spring/summer intern, Grace Henneman! Grace was raised in Waupaca, Wisconsin and graduated from Waupaca High School. Currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, she studies Chemistry with Business Emphasis and will graduate in May of 2023. In her free time, Grace enjoys fishing, kayaking,... Read more »
Tornados can happen any time of year but the peak season in the U.S. is generally April-June. Popular Science reports that meteorologists are expecting another big season for tornados, with predictions ranging between 1,350-1,475, which is more than the average of 1,253 per season (1). Due in part to drought, jet stream changes, and temperature... Read more »
Fumed silica is one of the many modern super-substances. It’s a versatile chemical designed in the twentieth century and developed for applications across many industries. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this dynamic, useful chemical: when it was first used, how it’s manufactured, and what makes it unique. At the end of... Read more »
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Ace (“Infrastructure Bill”) the was signed into law in November of 2021 is currently set to take effect July 1, 2022. This excise tax on 42 manufactured products and other products derived from these products used to fund the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund used by the US EPA is... Read more »
Easter is a favorite time of year for the chemistry buffs at ChemCeed. What may seem like just a fun family activity is actually a very cool chemical reaction! The shell of an egg is made up of Calcium Carbonate & Protein (CaCO₃ + N₂H₂). Our other components in this (unintentional) science experiment are: Water... Read more »
