Kerosene is a combustible paraffin oil collected from petroleum fuel. Since it is a flammable hydrocarbon liquid, it is generally used as fuel in aviation and households too. Normally, it is pale yellow or colourless liquid and possesses a non-pleasant odour. It is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons whose lighter portions are refined mainly into Jet fuel. This sweetening process which has been patented by UOP is called “The Merox [...]
Merox stands for “Mercaptan Oxidation”. It is a proprietary catalytic chemical practice refined by UOPs used in oil refineries and natural gas distillation plants to extract mercaptans from LPG, propane, butanes, light naphthas, kerosene and jet fuel by transforming them to liquid hydrocarbon desulphides. The Merox Process was first developed in 1958 but newer modifications took place as time progressed. The merox process is an extraction and sweetening process essential [...]
Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay is the more popular retail name for the type of a very soft group of minerals found in Montmorillon, France. The generic name being Montmorillon Clay, it is a hundred percent natural clay powder procured from the archaic times. Although it gained its popularity after being discovered in Fort Benton, Montana in 1898 thus getting the more common name, Bentonite Clay. Also cited as [...]
Bentonite clay is an ancient form of clay that has been around for centuries all over the world. It is formed from volcanic ash which has been there for many thousands of years before being mined. Predominantly, bentonite clay has been used by various cultures under various names in their skincare routine. It has numerous other uses as well but let's focus on actively incorporating it into our daily skincare [...]
Calcium bentonite clay is an absorbent and highly colloidal clay formed millions of years ago from volcanic ash. It’s named after Fort Benton, Wyoming, where the largest source of the clay has been found, although calcium bentonite clay is found all over the world. It's also called montmorillonite clay since this type of clay was first discovered in France's Montmorillon region. Bentonite clay has a rare configuration and can absorb [...]
Bentonite is one of the most popular clay forms that people have been using for years, knowingly or unknowingly. It is a part of many skin care products that treat issues like skin impurities and excess oil. Many people also add it to their drinks and food items. It is because bentonite clay eases digestive problems and removes toxins from the body. This article looks at calcium bentonite, it’s uses [...]
When you commit your heart to that special person in front of your loved ones, it is an incredible feeling. That day would indeed be the most memorable day of your life. You would want to make sure everything gets planned and executed perfectly. And it all starts with the wedding venue and other intricate details like aisle décor. Fancy some ideas for aisle décor to get started? In [...]
We often come across people who want to indulge themselves by buying flowers like orchids. It is a healthy practice as studies have shown that flowers help improve the mental wellbeing of humans. Flowers can elevate self-esteem and also boost mood. Whether as a flowering plant or a bouquet, orchids are an all-time favourite because of their long-lasting blooms. Let’s take a look at the benefits of having orchids [...]
If you are someone who pays regular attention to skincare, you must have heard of bentonite. It is nothing but a powdery substance derived from volcanic ash. Bentonite has multiple benefits for skincare and digestion. When we talk of skincare, bentonite clay clears skin by sapping out dirt and other impurities. However, that’s not all. There are various other benefits of calcium bentonite clay that we look at in [...]
It is critical for refineries to maintain certain specifications and standards for aviation turbine fuel. So, it is essential to have aviation turbine fuel treated/processed to remove mercaptans using clay bed refining in the Merox process. How does the Merox process work? Merox, also known as mercaptan oxidation, is a process that removes mercaptans from products like jet fuel and kerosene. It helps in meeting the regulatory norms for [...]
