Silica Memes

Posts tagged with Silica

Let Me Be Clear

Materials Chemistry Physics

22 days ago 4.5K views 0 shares

Let Me Be Clear

Just your typical silica transformation joke. At 3090°F, sand melts into glass—becoming transparent. Hence, "let me be clear." The perfect temperature for turning an opaque politician into a see-through substance. Thermodynamics has never been this politically transparent.

What's The Safe Amount Of Silica In Your Lungs

Chemistry Lab-life Research Science Materials

1 month ago 6.4K views 0 shares

What's The Safe Amount Of Silica In Your Lungs

The eternal struggle of lab scientists everywhere! On the left, a silica-encrusted soul begging for mercy from occupational hazards. On the right, Jesus with the ultimate chemistry life hack: "Just pack your chromatography column properly, you dramatic dust goblin!" 🧪 For the uninitiated, chromatography columns separate chemical compounds, but poorly packed silica can create dust that's about as friendly to your lungs as a cactus is to a balloon. Lab safety? Revolutionary concept!