In chemistry, separation science refers to the collection of techniques chemists use to isolate one material from another. These are roughly divided into two categories: mechanical and chemical. Some of the most common separation techniques are...

A fraction in chemistry is a quantity collected from a sample or batch of a substance in a fractionating separation process. In such a process, a mixture is separated into fractions, which have compositions that vary according to a gradient. A fraction...

Parent material from eight podzols on coastal dunes from the Cooloola chronosequence and an associated pedon from North Stradbroke Island of Amity were compared within their profiles to determine if they had a common source. The fine sand is fairly consistent however chemical weathering...

MANY PILOTS REPORT THAT THIS EVOLVING FORM OF OWNERSHIP MAKES FLYING A LOT MORE FUN Fractional ownership, the concept that has allowed corporate jet travelers to buy only the amount of aircraft they need, is making steady inroads into general aviation. It's not...

Even well-run growth companies with great products can stumble.That's a lesson Faro Technologies FARO learned.Even as sales grew, problems tripped up the firm: Lawsuits, a corruption probe and rising expenses scared investors.Now, analysts say, Faro seems back on track. That's largely due to the ever-growing...

Ever dreamed of living a million-dollar lifestyle -- for a fraction of the cost? The latest twist in timeshares, so-called "fractional ownership," gives you deeded ownership of a portion of a luxury home for perhaps 10% or 15% of the cost, and without the headaches...