Allotropes of Carbon: Diamond, Graphite, Coal, Coke and Charcoal

Diamonds as an allotrope of carbon. Artificial diamond as a product of heated graphite. Graphite as a product of covalent bond and weak van der waals forces. Amorphous carbon: coke, charcoal, carbon black. Coal as a heating fuel, types of coal: Peat, lignite, bituminous coal and anthracite. Formation of coal by carbonization of vegetation of the carboniferous era.

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A Description & Comparison of Incandescent Light Bulbs vs Halogen Light Bulbs

When shopping for lighting it is most important to understand the light source and the wattage that will be saved. As these are choices important to your wallet, the article explains the factors. Halogens are better lights for outside due to the heavier construction of the bulb and brightness. Power used by the bulbs is less when compared to an incandescent, and, to mention a pro factor again slightly differently, halogen light bulbs last longer and take extreme cold. Read indoor pros & cons..

The Danger of Pollution Based Acid Rain

Pollution based acid rain has proven to be a life destroyer. It has ruined whole forests in Europe and threatens food crops. Some countries are terrible offenders in creating this kind of pollution. Among them are China and emerging economies that rely heavily on oil and coal.

Real Live Steam Locomotive vs a Computer Train Simulator

The advent of the information age now means we can all sample our heritage interactively without ever leaving the comfort of our own living room via the Internet. Instant access to thousands of heritage websites opens a small window to allow us to...

How to Reduce or Prevent Black Soot When Burning Candles: 5 Tips

Burning candles indoors can create black soot. But there are at least five ways to reduce or eliminate this.

I Recommend the Ati-Atihan Festival in the Philippines

Partipants dancing during the Ati-Atihan Festival Have you ever joined a festival wherein you can dance to the beat of drums, act like crazy, and party like there’s no tomorrow? If you haven’t yet, then...

Manures and Fertilizers

A garden is always made on ground that has previously been cultivated, and so the soil is assumed to be sufficiently fertile for vegetable production. But vegetables take a lot out of the soil. Many are greedy feeders; the vegetation is nearly all...

Homemade Soy Candles - Make Your Own Aromatherapy Candles

Instructions to make your own non-toxic, clean-burning scented candles at home without the use of paraffin or synthetic fragrance.

Alternative Home Heating – A Comparison of Wood, Pellet, and Corn Burning Stoves

With steadily rising fuel costs many people are turning to alternative home heating methods. In this article I will review the basics of wood stoves, pellet stoves, and corn stoves, and some of the pros and cons of each.