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I generate a waste machine coolant that contains a chelated Cd after use. Is there anything I can add to the coolant to prevent chelation of the Cd?
I have a machining process that uses a coolant. The coolant, which contains 8-12% triethanolamine, comes in contact with a low melting point alloy during use that contains Cd and Pb. When the coolant ...
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How does tetraethyl lead prevent knocking?
My understanding of knocking is that in a spark ignition engine as the fuel is being compressed it heats up. The heat causes some of the oxygen to break up into oxygen radicals the $\ce{O^.}$ ...