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Saffron is one of the most well-known and costliest spices in the world. The flower is made from the dried stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus L.). Due to its analgesic and sedative properties, saffron is used for various medicinal and industrial purposes. These are the main industrial applications of saffron including: 1. Culinary Saffron is most commonly featured in European, North African, and Asian cuisines. The spice imparts a luminous yellow-orange hue and is used worldwide in everything from cheeses, confectioneries, liquors, curries, meat dishes, and soups. In the past, the spice was used not for the flavor but to show people’s wealth. The condiment is commonly used in Spain and Iran, India and Pakistan, and other countries. 2. Medicinal Saffron is used as an herbal folk medicine for many years. It is used for suppressing cramps and flatulence and enhancing pelvic blood flow properties. In medieval Europe, the condiment was used to treat respiratory dis...

Lithium Chloride (LiCl) is a chemical compound that can be made by igniting lithium and chlorine. It is a difficult process because the reaction can be violent and needs to be performed in controlled environment. The chemical can also be extracted from other alkali metal chlorides with amyl alcohol. The chemical is available in both hydrous (with water) and anhydrous (without water) forms. The highly versatile material has a plethora of applications including: What are the Uses of Lithium Chloride? [4 Key Applications] 1. Lithium Production 2. Desiccant 3. Pyrotechnics 4. Other Applications 1. Lithium Production Lithium chloride is the compound used to produce lithium metal by electrolysis. Lithium metal is produced by electrolysis of a molten mixture of lithium and potassium chlorides. The lower melting point of the mixture (400-420° C or 750-790° F) compared to that of pure lithium chloride (610° C or 1130° F) allows the lower temperature o...

Fumed Silica, also known as Pyrogenic Silica, consists of microscopic droplets of amorphous silica fused into branched, chainlike, three-dimensional secondary particles. The powder has very low bulk density and large surface area. It is highly versatile and is used in a variety of applications including: 1. Defoamers & Antifoams Defoamers & Antifoams usually contain a suspension of hydro-phobic or hydrophilic precipitated silica in mineral oil, soy-bean oil or in silicone oil. However, precipitated silica has a tendency to settle, which can lead to other issues. Adding fumed silica either completely prevents or significantly reduces this effect. In many defoamers, fumed silica is used as the active silica component instead of precipitated silica. 2. Adsorbent Due to its high specific surface area, fumed silica is able to adsorb gaseous, liquid or solid materials. The substance will preferably adsorb those materials, which are capable of forming hydrogen bond li...