It tarnishes slightly in air, and is thus protected against further oxidation by a thin impermeable layer of oxide ... The reaction of various organic halides with magnesium ribbons (often ...

Thermal means heat. Decomposing is the process of breaking down. Thermal decomposition is a chemical reaction that happens when a compound breaks down when heated. When sodium hydrogencarbonate is ...

Stanford scientists have discovered how to turn common minerals into materials that spontaneously remove and store carbon ...

The researchers found that aluminium and magnesium undergo a metallic thermite reaction with boron oxide that can interfere with the combustion process and leaves unwanted oxide residues.