What is inorganic chemistry?
inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry is associated with the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds, which include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds. While organic chemistry is also defined as the study of carbon-containing compounds, and inorganic chemistry is the study of the remaining subset of compounds other than organic compounds, there is an interweaving between these two areas (such as organometallic compounds, which usually contain a metal or metalloid). bonded directly to carbon).Where is inorganic chemistry used?
Inorganic compounds are used as catalysts, pigments, coatings, surfactants, drugs, fuels, and more. They often have high melting points and the specific properties of high or low electrical conductivity, which makes them useful for specific purposes. For instance:Ammonia is a source of nitrogen in fertilizers and is one of the main inorganic chemicals used in the manufacture of nylons, fibers, plastics, polyurethanes (used in hard chemical-resistant coatings, adhesives and foams), hydrazine (used in jet and rocket fuel) and explosives.
Chlorine is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride (used for pipes, clothes, furniture, etc.), agrochemicals (e.g. fertilizers, insecticides or for tillage) and pharmaceuticals, as well as chemicals for water treatment and sterilization.
Titanium dioxide is a natural titanium oxide that is used as a white powder pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, inks, fibers, food products and cosmetics. Titanium dioxide also has good UV resistance properties, and there is a growing need for its use in photocatalysts.
Inorganic chemistry is a very practical science - traditionally, the country's economy was estimated by the production of sulfuric acid, since it is one of the most important elements used as industrial raw materials.
Work settings
Inorganic chemists work in various fields from mining to microchips. Their work is based on an understanding of the behavior and analogues of inorganic elements and how these materials can be modified, separated and used. It includes the development of methods for the extraction of metals from waste streams; employment of chemical analysts specializing in mining analysis; and research on the use of inorganic chemicals for tillage.Many inorganic chemists work in industry, but they also work in academic institutions and government laboratories. Inorganic chemists working in the government say their time is increasingly being spent writing grant proposals and fighting for research money.
Inorganic chemists compare their work with the work of materials scientists and physicists. General attention is paid to studying the relationship between physical properties and functions, but the inorganic chemist cares more about these properties at the molecular level.