The Magazine of Chemistry Europe

The seventh ChemCar Competition took place on September 12, 2012

Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal

No matter how carefully you prepare and run your column, things can still go wrong. We look at some common problems and possible alternatives

How to make a capillary spotter for use in thin layer chromatography (TLC)

We look at some of the factors that affect separation in a chromatography column to help you make the right choices when setting up a column

The quick and efficient setting up of a column can take years to master. Here are some tips and tricks to set up the perfect column

Agnes Pockels was a pioneer in the field of surface tension and the measurement of surface films

The Modeling of Molecular Properties Conference, Heidelberg, Germany, included chemistry set to live opera

Alex Kroiß, organizer of the DeSal Challenge, Munich, Germany, discusses the event and what inspired him to get involved

The DeSal Challenge at the Technical University Munich provided new ideas for desalination and much fresh water despite the rain