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Tungsten carbide is known to readily dissolve in diluted hydrogen peroxide. Tungsten carbide has a boiling point at 6,000oC and melting point at 2,870oC. Tungsten carbide has a low electric resistivity.

The hydrate of alumina or alumina trihydrate is called as aluminum hydroxide. Aluminum hydroxide is one of the popular aluminum ores used in the production of aluminum oxide which is later used in the manufacturing of aluminum metal. Other uses of aluminum hydroxide include its use as fire retardant and pharmaceutical compounds.

Electronic adhesives are extensively used for manufacturing and assembling electronic components and products. Application-wise, the electronic adhesives market is divided into semiconductor and IC (Integrated Circuit) and PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The market for electronic adhesives is broadly segmented according to properties into thermally conductive, electrically conductive, UV curing, and others. Thermally conductive and electrically conductive electronic adhesive sectors are leading the market, while the UV curing adhesives sector will shine as the fastest growing segment in the coming years.

Sodium sulfite is an inorganic salt of sodium and sulfurous acid. It is a white crystalline solid soluble in water and most solvents. It is manufactured commercially through a reaction between a solution of sodium bicarbonate and sulfur dioxide. Sodium sulfite is also produced as a by-product of resorcinol manufacturing process. Sodium sulfite is toxic inorganic chemical due to its sulfur content and may cause irritation and/or burns to skin and eyes even fatal allergic reactions if inhaled. The chemical is considered hazardous because it releases toxic and irritating sulfur dioxide gas if burnt.

Steel abrasives are particles of steel with high carbon content that are utilized as abrasive and peening media. Steel abrasives are available in two types based on their shape; shots and grits. Steel shots are spherical grains of molten steel produced through a granulation (atomization) process in requisite sizes or hardness. Whereas, steel grits are crushed steel shots with angular shapes and more hardness. Steel abrasives are made of high carbon steel composition for more hardness and durability. The important characteristic features for steel abrasives include hardness, grain size, shape, toughness and purity in terms of absence of oxides and other contaminants. A significant advantage of employing steel abrasives is their recyclability to about 2000 cycles, which causes less waste when compared to other expendable abrasives.

Crotonaldehyde finds its major application as a precursor to manufacturing fine chemicals.

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) refer to the infections that are acquired by patients during their stay in hospitals. These infections are caused by the transmission of pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, from one patient to another, or from a healthcare worker to a patient. Lack of proper sanitation in hospitals, poor infrastructure, and lack of awareness among healthcare workers are some of the common causes that are boosting the number of HAI cases. In addition, lack of training and poor infection control practices in hospitals also lead to the spreading of HAIs. Some other factors influencing the spread of HAIs include age and nutritional status. Aged people and people suffering from malnutrition have decreased levels of immunity and thus are more prone to acquire HAIs. HAIs are caused by the direct or indirect transmission of microbes. Globally, factors such as increasing government initiatives for controlling HAIs and rising prevalence of HAIs cases have helped in the growth of HAIs market.

Tetramer is an olefin with a branched structure. It is also known as propylene tetramer, dodecene or isododecene. It is a colorless clear liquid and has a mild pleasant odor. Tetramer is soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, etc. and insoluble in water. Tetramer is manufactured synthetically in the industry by oligomerization of propylene. The product mixture consists of several isomeric olefin compounds with the double bond located at different positions and varying amount of branching. Tetramer is highly combustible material and is utilized in the industries only. Tetramer has a high vapor pressure and a low flash point of 58 degrees Celsius. Exposure to tetramer may cause irritation on the skin and eyes along with headache and dizziness. If ingested tetramer is hazardous and may cause inflammation and edema in the lungs. Tetramer is not toxic and has zero potential for bioaccumulation as it is a volatile organic compound (VOC) and degrades rapidly in the atmosphere.

Turpentine is a volatile oil that is extracted from the pine resins which is obtained from the trees of the genus Pinus. Turpentine is composed of terpenes which mainly consist of the monoterpenes such as alpha-pinene and beta-pinene with small quantities of careen, dipentene, camphene and terpinolene. Turpentine is often replaced by mineral turpentine or other petroleum distillates which are very different chemically. Turpentine is easily soluble in non-polar solvents, acetone, diethyl ether and absolute ethanol among others. Turpentine finds wide applications as solvents for paints, enamels and varnishes as well as raw material for manufacturing important products.

High demand from the rapidly expanding electronics and electrical goods industry for solder applications is expected to drive the tin market. However, escalating prices due to diminishing production from exhausting mines might hamper the market growth. New applications of tin as a substitute to toxic metals such as lead are expected to be the prospective market opportunities.