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  2. Acetone - Wikipedia

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    Acetone (2-propanone or dimethyl ketone) is an organic compound with the formula (CH 3) 2 CO. [22] It is the simplest and smallest ketone (>C=O).It is a colorless, highly volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odour, very reminiscent of the smell of pear drops.

  3. Chemical process of decomposition - Wikipedia

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    Under alkaline conditions, some of the ammonium ions entering soil may be converted back to ammonia. Any remaining ammonium in the environment can undergo nitrification and denitrification to yield nitrate and nitrite. In the absence of nitrifying bacteria, or organisms capable of oxidizing ammonia, ammonia will accumulate in the soil. [4]

  4. Embalming chemicals - Wikipedia

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    Unicellular organisms found in the soil and groundwater are also quite sensitive to cross-linking, experiencing damage at a concentration of 0.3 mg to 22 mg per liter. [6] Formaldehyde also affects aquatic invertebrates, with crustaceans being the most sensitive type. The range of concentration damaging them is 0.4 mg to 20 mg per liter. [6]

  5. Urushiol - Wikipedia

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    It is soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, ethanol, carbon tetrachloride, and benzene. [12] [13] Urushiol is a mixture of several closely related organic compounds. Each consists of a catechol substituted in the 3 position with a hydrocarbon chain that has 15 or 17 carbon atoms. The hydrocarbon group may be saturated or unsaturated. The exact ...

  6. Corpse decomposition - Wikipedia

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    A decomposing human body in the earth will eventually release approximately 32 g (1.1 oz) of nitrogen, 10 g (0.35 oz) of phosphorus, 4 g (0.14 oz) of potassium, and 1 g (0.035 oz) of magnesium for every kilogram of dry body mass, making changes in the chemistry of the soil around it that may persist for years.

  7. Acetone (data page) - Wikipedia

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    Vapor pressure of acetone based on formula, = + from Lange's ... This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 14:57 (UTC).

  8. Fire accelerant - Wikipedia

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    Dimethyl ketone, also known as 2-propanone or Acetone, with a chemical formula of C3H6O, boasts a flash point of -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C) and an ignition temperature of 869 degrees F (465.4 degrees C). Its explosive limits range from 2.6% to 13.0%, with a vapor density of 2.0 and a specific gravity of 0.792.

  9. Solvent - Wikipedia

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    Ethyl acetate, a nail polish solvent. [1]A solvent (from the Latin solvō, "loosen, untie, solve") is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.A solvent is usually a liquid but can also be a solid, a gas, or a supercritical fluid.