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Chelates Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Chelates Market Overview

Chelates market size is forecast to reach US$7.5 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Chelating agents are organic compounds that link metal ions to form ring-like structures called chelates. A chelate is formed when a polydentate ligand bonds to a central metal atom. These ligands are called chelants, chelators, chelating agents, or sequestering agents. Chelation is useful in applications such as providing nutritional supplements, in chelation therapy to remove toxic metals from the body, as contrast agents in MRI scanning, in pulp processing, as cleaners and detergents, in water treatment to assist in the removal of metals, and in fertilizers. The most widely used chelate is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid commonly called EDTA. It is used in detergents, liquid soaps, shampoos, agricultural chemical sprays, contact lens cleaners, and cosmetics. The growing need for water treatment is expected to drive the chelates market during the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic affected every industry. The pandemic affected the pulp and paper industry to an unprecedented extent. It accelerated existing trends and turned other parts of the industry upside down. On account of awareness of hygiene and sanitation practices, the demand for paper towels, toilet paper, and wipes skyrocketed leading to shortages. Business Insider reports that the US saw $1.45 billion in toilet paper sales in March 2020, and experienced an 845% increase in demand from 2019. Lockdowns and stay-at-home mandates resulted in store closures and banning in-person dining in restaurants which resulted in a boom in e-commerce and food delivery sectors. This resulted in great demand for packaging products. While packaging and other paper products surged, printing did not farewell. Work-from-home and online classes resulted in lower demand for paper from the education and commercial sectors. The absence of office printers and the switch to digital meetings drastically reduced paper consumption. The availability of e-books and e-papers led to low demand for newspapers, books, and magazines. Thus, the ups and downs in the paper industry impacted the chelates industry.

Report Coverage

The report: “Chelates Market – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the chelates industry.

By Product: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid), Green Chelates (MGDA (Methylglycinediacetic acid), GLDA (Glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid), IDS (Imminodisuccinate), and EDDS (Ethylenediamine-N,N’-disuccinic acid)), DTPA (Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid), Sodium Etidronate, Sodium Gluconate and Others (Phosphonates) (ATMP Aminotris (methylenephosphonic acid), DTPMP Diethylenetriaminepenta (methylenephosphonic acid), HEDP Etidronic Acid, PBTC Phosphonobutane Tricarboxylic acid, and PAPEMP Polyamino Polyether Methylene Phosphonic acid)

By Type:  Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable

By Grade: Liquid Grade and Solid Grade

By End-Use Industry: Agriculture (Fertigation, Foliar Spray, Seed Dressing, and Others), Pulp & Paper (Bleaching Wood Pulp, Stabilizers, and Pulp Processing), Food & Beverage (Beverages, Dressings, Sauces and Spreads, Canned Vegetables, Canned Seafood,         Pickled Products, and Others (Pie Fillings, Colour Additives)), Industrial (Enhanced Oil Recovery, Scale Removal, Water Treatment, Corrosion Inhibitor, and Others), Healthcare & Pharmaceutical (Contrast Agents, Nutritional Supplements, Pharmaceutical Preservatives & Stabilizers, and Others), Personal Care & Consumer Products (Cleaners, Detergent, Cosmetics, and Others), Textile and Others

By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa) 

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Key Takeaways

Asia-Pacific dominates the chelates market, owing to a large proportion of agricultural lands and increasing agricultural practices in this region. According to Invest India, India’s agriculture technology to attain $24.1 billion by 2025.

Chelation is a process in which a polydentate ligand bonds to a metal ion and forms a ring. The complex produced by this process is called a chelate, and the polydentate ligand is referred to as a chelating agent.

Green chelates or natural chelating agents are also known as biodegradable chelating agents. They were formulated as an eco-friendly and highly efficient alternative for the two most frequently used chelating agents, nitrotriacetic acid (NTA) and EDTA.

The major opportunity for this market is high research spending to develop eco-friendly products that are cost-effective.

Chelates Market Segment Analysis – By Product

The sodium gluconate segment held a significant share of up to 20% in the chelates market in 2021.  Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid formed by the fermentation of glucose. Sodium gluconate chelates and forms stable complexes with various ions, preventing them from engaging in chemical reactions. It forms stable chelates with divalent and trivalent metal ions such as calcium, copper, iron, aluminum, and other metals. It is also an excellent humectant. These properties contribute to the use of sodium gluconate as a high-performing chelating agent, sequestrant, processing aid, humectant, and corrosion inhibitor in a variety of applications. The outstanding property of sodium gluconate is its excellent chelating capability, especially in alkaline and concentrated alkaline solutions which surpass all the other chelating agents, such as EDTA, NTA, and related compounds. The use of sodium gluconate has increased in food applications where it works by inhibiting bitterness. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified sodium gluconate as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and its use in the food industry is permitted without limitation. Owing to its non-corrosive, non-volatile, non-toxic, non-odorous, and readily biodegradable nature, sodium gluconate is set to dominate the chelates market during the forecast period.

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Chelates Market Segment Analysis – By End Use Industry

The personal care and consumer goods segment held a significant share in the chelates market in 2021. Chelates have a unique property- they can form soluble complexes with metal ions. They can also capture and transport the ions away from areas where they are not needed. This enables them to remove dirt and scale, soften water, and boost cleaning action, making them essential ingredients for cleaning products. Soaps and detergents react with the mineral deposits in hard water and form soap scum and scale in dishwashers which over a period of time accumulate and can degrade the appliance. According to EcoPure, over 85% of the USA has hard water. Calcium and magnesium are the two most common contributors to hard water. Hard water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), refers to the amount of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other minerals found in water. Chelating agents are widely used in domestic cleaning products to prevent calcium and magnesium ions naturally found in water from forming soap scum. There are many chelating agents, but EDTA and citric acid are two commonly found chelates in cleaning products owing to their cost-effectiveness. In cosmetic formulations, metals promote oxidation reactions, impair the foaming properties of surfactants, and potentially cause discoloration. Chelates bind with metal ions and play a crucial role in the stability and efficacy of cosmetics. Thus, the personal care and consumer goods segment is expected to hold a significant share in the chelates market.

Chelates Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

The Asia-Pacific region held the largest share in the Chelates Market in 2021 up to 35%, owing to the agricultural industry and water treatment practices in the region. China accounts for approximately 12.9% of the cultivable land globally. According to FAO, China is the largest producer of various crops, including rice, wheat, pears, peaches, potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and other vegetables. In India, agriculture is the backbone of the economy. India is the leading producer of millets, pulses, ginger, okra, bananas, papayas, mangoes, lemons, guavas, and spices (except cinnamon). The FAO and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s 2021 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition pointed out that 1.8 billion people in the Asia-Pacific region did not have access to adequate food in 2020 – an increase of almost 150 billion in just 12 months. In order to get on a better track, food security is one of the most critical issues at hand. One way of achieving this could be by increasing yields and promoting healthy plant growth. Chelates play an important role in agriculture as it increases the efficient use of fertilizers and nutrient availability at the root level and in particular increase the mobility of nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus. The United Nations projects that by 2025, half of the countries worldwide will face water stress or outright shortages. By 2050, as many as three out of four people around the globe could be affected by water scarcity. Although Asia is home to more than half of the world’s population, it has less freshwater 3,920 cubic meters per person per year. Hence, water treatment is of paramount importance in the region. It is anticipated that countries such as India, China, Singapore, Indonesia, etc. will make improvements in water treatment processes. Therefore, the growing need for chelates from agrochemicals and water treatment is driving the chelates market in the region.

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Chelates Market Drivers

Growing Need for Water Treatment

Water treatment is done to improve water quality. Water treatment has relevance as worldwide water demand is constantly under pressure due to the increasing world population and a globally improved standard of living. With the increasing urbanization and economic development, the current water supply is unlikely to satisfy the ever-growing demand. It is estimated that about 3.4 million of the world’s population die every year due to deprived access to clean drinking water. According to the United Nations, nearly one-third of the world’s population lack access to safely managed drinking water services. Due to the scarcity of this natural resource, it is important to reuse water and use it for other industrial purposes such as cooling, cleaning, etc. Hard water contains high levels of metal ions such as calcium and magnesium, which impact the performance of many products. Removing metal ions is therefore a key part of many industrial and domestic processes that use water. Softening is an important technique commonly used to remove hardness which is performed by the addition of chelating agents.  Hence, the growing need for water treatment acts as a driver for the chelates market. 

Development of Green Chelates

Some chelates are poorly biodegradable and affect the environment. Natural chelating agents are biodegradable products used mainly for washing, surface cleaning, detergents, and home care purposes. GLDA and MGDA are green chelating agents that are the best replacements for phosphates in most cleaning applications and they outperform alternatives like citrates, gluconates, and zeolites because they form stronger bonds with metal ions. They combine excellent performance with a superior ecological profile since they are readily biodegradable and largely biobased. The core ingredients used to manufacture green chelates are derived from biological and renewable sources such as beet sugar and corn sugar. GLDA was developed as a cost-effective, green alternative to the two most frequently used agents, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and nitrotriacetic acid. The development of green chelates creates an opportunity for sustainable products and thus acts as a driver for the chelates market. 

Chelates Market Challenges

Environmental Impact of EDTA and Phosphonates

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a well-known chelating agent and has numerous applications in various industries. EDTA is a chelate ligand with a high affinity constant to form metal-EDTA complexes to sequester metal ions. In general, EDTA has a low toxic impact on both humans and natural environments. There are some concerns, however, about its poor biodegradation in conventional wastewater treatment plants and natural environments, and its effect in mobilizing heavy metals from solid phases to pose a risk to groundwater. EDTA behaves as a persistent pollutant in the environment, enhancing the mobility and bioavailability of heavy metals. In natural environments, studies detect poor bio-degradability of the ligand. Phosphonates are also known to be poorly degradable chelates. The phosphorus in phosphonates serves as a nutrient, and the deposition of large quantities of phosphates in lakes and waterways induces excessive growth of plants and algae. This excessive growth depletes oxygen and endangers aquatic life. As a result, phosphonates have been discouraged around the world. Biodegradation tests with sludge from municipal sewage treatment plants with HEDP and NTMP showed no indication for any degradation. An investigation of HEDP, NTMP, and DTPMP in standard biodegradation tests also failed to identify any biodegradation. Such concerns over certain chelates can prove to be a challenge for the chelates industry.

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Chelates Industry Outlook

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the chelates market. Chelates market top 10 companies include:

Akzo Nobel N.V.

BASF SE

Kemira

The Dow Chemical Company

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Nouryon

Cargill

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd

Jungbunzlauer

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Recent Developments

In November 2020, BASF’s Care Creations launched a highly stable chelating agent, Neutrol MGDA for personal care applications. Neutrol MGDA is suitable for various fields of application: from shower gels and liquid soaps to shampoos, styling products, baby cleansing products, skin creams, and toothpaste.

In January 2019, Nouryon signed a deal with Itaconix for bio-based polymers for the detergents market. Under the terms of the agreement, Itaconix will produce and supply polymers with chelating properties that Nouryon will market to customers in household, institutional, and industrial detergent and cleaner applications. 

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To absorb sufficient amounts of iron from the soil solution, roots have developed several mechanisms that increase iron stability and thus its availability (Figure 13.18). (...) In addition, plasma membranes in roots contain an enzyme, called iron-chelate reductase, that reduces ferric iron (Fe³+) to the ferrous (Fe²+) form, with cytosolic acid NADH or NADPH serving as the electron donor (see Figure 13.18A). (...) Under iron deficiency, grass roots release more siderophores into the soil and increase the capacity of their Fe³+-siderophore transport system (see Figure 13.18B).

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

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Charger Drakes A highly varied family of Drakes that have characteristics and mannerism similar to crocodilians. They are mostly non-venomous animals and they all possess derived quills that have been turned into sensory organs. While they can no longer inject venom with these quills like most other drakes, they can use these quills to sense changes in pressure around their environment. For example, the Sea Drake uses its to feel for the movement of prey in its surrounding waters. The Ditch Drake will bury theirs into the soil of their holes to feel for movement in the ground around them. The Delta Charger however uses its quills mainly as a display structure but it maintains the ability to feel movement in the air and mud they wallow in.

Chelat are one of the only venomous Charger Drakes. Their venom is used to make medicine that removes heavy metals from the body. They are often taken as hatchlings and trained as service animals because they can sense peoples heart rates through the air.

The Gero is a domestic Charger Drake. They are kept in Anemoi as cart animals and have a mainly herbivorous diet versus their sister species who are hyper carnivores.

All Charger Drakes besides the Gero and Chelat are known for their aggressive nature and status in Ishidan and Anemoian culture as pests. They have very high prey drives, and do not eat for long stretches of time; so when food is available they will spend great effort towards hunting. All Charger Drakes like long rests, routine, and are food motivated.

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akathisia rabbit hole posting

the successful treatments for akathisia and the successful treatments for self-harm in autism are the same

after months of reading up on causes + treatments for akathisia, i am pretty sure my issue is converting glutamate into GABA?

Low GABA is its own issue and can cause mood problems -- but excess glutamate causes brain and nerve damage that, in the short term, cause sleep and nervous system dysfunction, and in the long term can cause parkinsons and alzheimers

The most successful treatments for both akathisia and self-harm/distressed fidgeting in autism (which effectively is autism-related akathisia, since akathisia just means chronic distressing restlessness) are b6 + magnesium + potassium. extremely oversimplified of course, but B6 helps with glutamate to GABA conversion, magnesium helps tamp down the nervous system, and potassium helps magnesium work.

there are papers showing all of these help improve the quality of life for adults with akathisia and children with autism (and ADHD and various neuroses too). Most papers give the subjects only one of the treatments to avoid confounding results, but I've found a few where they combine two of the three with success

editing bc i forgot to mention -- if you have low GABA and excess glutamate you might be tempted to take things that enhance GABA. But i found sources saying GABA supplements can trigger your body to produce even more glutamate lol?

Which tracks because L-theanine (GABA supplement) has a paradoxical effect on some people and also me specifically

I posted ~7 years ago about my terrible experience with L-theanine. Soylent Cafe gave me severe panic attacks that got worse over time until I had literal constant chest pain, even after I cut it down to only half a drink a day. It was only 35mg of caffeine at that point so it made no sense. I googled every ingredient on the label trying to figure out why regular Soylent was okay but coffee Soylent wasn't. I eventually found reports of paradoxical effects with L-theanine. So I donated my boxes of Soylent Cafe

...but when I went back to regular Soylent it also gave me anxiety, just not as bad, so I gave it away too. I figured I'd developed some kind of mild soy allergy or my body had some aversion to chugging 400 calories at once lol

but as it turns out. soy is a big source of glutamate. so I was directly upping my glutamate levels by drinking soy first thing in the morning and probably also upping my glutamate levels by taking a GABA supplement. Soylent Cafe era was the worst era of my adult life

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in 2024 im finishing the cringe shit i was writing and then im making a garrysmod map

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Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but I truly believe that heavy metals are a leading cause for both chronic and mental illness…

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Guide to Life-Sustaining Nutrients: Vitamin A

Vitamin A's critical role in development, aging, intelligence, beauty, vision, hormones, sexuality, and immunity. The first in my series of Guides to the Life-Sustaining Nutrients.

The following begins my series, A Basic Guide to the Life-Sustaining Nutrients, a tentative multimedia project that will be almost fully Patreon-exclusive. Today’s Vitamin A entry serves as a preview of what the project entails. I hope you find value here, always keep learning, and support me on Patreon for much more to come. Patreon A few generalizable concepts coupled with their mechanisms…

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Are cancer and crab the same thing? ~ A maze of the 12 signs of the zodiac: Essay

I have long been thinking the name of Cancer , one of the 12 signs of the zodiac, whether it represents the creature crab.I had doubts about cancer and the 'spelling' of the name of cancer being the same.

However, that question was resolved with a dictionary on the Internet, the weblio English-Japanese dictionary (Japan).

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Latin for "crab": from the crab-like appearance of areas affected by breast cancer.

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A very clear explanation. In the case of the breast, the cancer that nests in it becomes fully visible. It is easy to understand from the appearance. And this name applies to other cancer names as well.

This question has been resolved, but there are words related to crabs in the field of chemistry as well. It's an expression called "chelate".

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In chemistry, the term chelate refers to the binding (coordination) to a metal ion by means of a ligand with multiple coordination sites (polydentate ligand). A complex formed in this way is called a chelate complex. A chelate complex is difficult to separate from a coordinating substance because the ligand has multiple coordination sites. This is called the chelate effect. It is derived from the Greek word "crab claws" (chele), referring to the way metal is sandwiched between gaps created by the three-dimensional structure of atoms.

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The act of a crab pinching an object is regarded as chelating.

By the way, Cancer, like Scorpio and Pisces, is called the "Water" sign. What anecdotes do these constellations have?

@Scorpio. The scorpion that stabbed the proud Orion to death becomes a constellation and appears in the sky at any time to follow Orion.

@Pisces.

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In Greek mythology, Aphrodite and her son Eros disguised themselves as fish and fled for their lives after being attacked by a monster called Buffon.

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@Cancer.  according to the wiki, in the Greek myth

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Hero Hercules , a child of Zeus, will go on 12 adventures to atone for the crime of accidentally killing his own child. One of them is the extermination of the Hydra (Hydra). The monster crab Karkinos first saw the battle between Hercules and the Hydra. Gradually, his friend and half-brother, the Hydra, who lives in the same swamp, is at a disadvantage, so he jumps out and pinches Hercules' leg. But Hercules shook off and stomped. The goddess Hera, who saw the whole story, took pity on Karkinos, who cared for her brother, and raised him to the heavens and made him a star.

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Chelation Therapy for Heavy Metal Removal

Heavy Metal Removal Specialist in New York City!

Chelation therapy involves a chemical solution called EDTA injected into the bloodstream to remove heavy metals.

Before you get this treatment, your doctor will do a blood test to make sure you've metal poisoning.

For more information on Chelation Therapy, please connect with us now!

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Benefits Of Chelation Therapy For Cardiovascular Disease

Chelation therapy is a treatment for cardiovascular disease that uses an EDTA substance to remove heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, from the body. It can also dissolve blood clots in the arteries and improve blood flow to the heart.

Chelation therapy has been used for decades to treat cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), and peripheral artery disease (PAD). While it's not always covered by insurance, we are here to help you get the care you need.

Here are three benefits of chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease:

1) Chelation therapy can remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body. These heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time, leading to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

2) Chelation therapy can also remove excess iron from the body. Excess iron can cause oxidative damage, which may contribute to cardiovascular disease.

3) A recent study found that chelation therapy improves blood flow in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. This finding is significant because it suggests that chelation could help improve survival rates for patients with CAD by improving their blood circulation.

4) Chelation therapy can help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by removing dangerous plaque from the arteries. The buildup of plaque in the arteries can cause blockages that lead to heart attacks and strokes, but chelation therapy can remove plaque and prevent this buildup from happening in the first place.

Finally, among chelation therapy benefits, chelation therapy has been shown to reduce symptoms associated with pulmonary hypertension—a condition where blood pressure is too high for optimal health. 

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Silly fat partly domesticated drake Chelat drake, thinking their venoms used to help remove heavy metals from the body

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Poultry Feed Supplement – Boosting Poultry Health and Performance | KNC Nutrition

At KNC Nutrition, our chelated mineral mixture are tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of livestock. By integrating these supplements into your feeding regimen, you can witness a tangible improvement in animal performance and overall farm profitability.

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A "not quite" example for me.

Chemistry, aged 16 or 17. Teacher brings up chelation. Because of Discworld, I brightly say "oh, like turtles?". Teacher gave me a very odd look...

have i ever told y’all about the greatest moment of my academic career

i was a freshman in college and i had this history teacher who was ~edgy~ and his hotness level on ratemyprofessor was off the charts and he was the first teacher i ever heard use the word “fuck.” anyway he would do this thing every so often where we’d have a “quiz” and the first two questions were always really easy and the last one was hard - they were all similar questions, and the point was to show what you learn about history and what you don’t. 

so one day he’s like okay kids time for a quiz and the first question was who killed abraham lincoln. the second question was who killed JFK. third question was who killed william mckinley. 

we all take a few minutes and write down our answers, and then the teacher asks the questions again so we can shout out the answers. everybody answered the first two with really no problem.

now, keep in mind that this class was at 9 a.m. and i was exhausted All The Time during my freshman year of college so i sat in the back in my sweats and never said a word and the teacher definitely had no clue who i was. 

so you can imagine his surprise when he asked the class who shot william mckinley and without missing a beat i said, “czolgosz,” pronounced correctly and everything. 

my teacher froze and in a very stern voice asked, “what was that? what did someone just say?”

i repeated: czolgosz.

my teacher: “who said that?”

i raised my hand, and my super cool history teacher glared at me. he then asked me how the hell i knew the answer. he said that in the TWENTY YEARS he’d been teaching this stupid class, nobody, not A SINGLE PERSON, had ever known the answer to that question.

i then had to quietly explain to a room full of people that there’s a musical called assassins and there’s a song about czolgosz shooting william mckinley at the great pan american exposition in buffaloooooooo (in buffaloooooooo)

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इसमें डिसोडियम ऑक्टोबोरेट टेट्रा हाइड्रेट हे जो वाटर सॉल्युबल बोरान (बी) होता है और इसका उपयोग जड़ विकास, फलों के विकास, कार्बोहाइड्रेट मेटाबॉलिसएम् और प्रोटीन संश्लेषण के लिए किया जाता है, यह मिट्टी, फसल में बोरॉन की कमी को कम करता है जिससे उपज बढ़ती है।