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The Secret Life of Acidifiers: Why They’re the Real MVPs of Modern Chemistry
Acidifiers—sounds menacing, right? Almost like some sort of clandestine vigilante group in a sci-fi movie. But these unsung heroes have a much more down-to-earth job: cleaning up our everyday lives, making them healthier and just a bit tangier. So let's take the plunge with a splash of humor and a pinch of knowledge.
What Are Acidifiers Anyway?
Think of acidifiers as the spice rack of the chemical world-things that bring low the pH level of whatever they're added to, making things more acidic. Acidifiers, in whatever they do-food, animal feed, industrial products-they are always game-on to balance, preserve, and enhance.
You must have stumbled upon their work without even noticing it. That piquant kick in your favorite soft drink? Acidifiers. The shelf life of your go-to salad dressing? Acidifiers again. They are the quiet perfectionists of the modern age.
Acidifiers in Food: Tangy Titans
In the culinary world, acidifiers are the secret ingredient that takes your taste buds on a rollercoaster. Citric acid keeps fruits looking fresh while adding a zing to soft drinks. And let's not forget acetic acid—the superstar of pickles! Without acidifiers, our food would be bland, boring, and frankly, a little spoiled.
Cleaning with a Punch
Beyond food, acidifiers are actually flexing their muscles in the cleaning aisle. Pair them with a trusty iodophor, and you've got yourself a germ-busting team that even your kitchen sink would thank you for if it could talk. Acidifiers help disinfect surfaces, making your home squeaky clean and bacteria-free.
And talking about cleanliness, let us not forget that they also help in fumigation! Acidifiers enhance the effect of some fumigants, and because of this, they are very vital in pest control. Bugs watch out; acidifiers are coming!
Animal Health and Feed: A Moo-ving Contribution
Farmers also owe it to acidifiers. These champs help keep animal feeds fresh and boost gut health in animals. Healtier animals mean better produces for us-think about a win-win situation!
Conclusion: The Unsung Heroes
Acidifiers may not have capes, but their contributions are nothing less than heroic. From food preservation to industrial cleaning and even fumigation, they keep life running smoothly—and hygienically!
So the next time you sip on a soda or wipe your countertop with an iodophor-based cleaner, give a little nod to the acidifiers. They've certainly earned it!
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@requiodile YAKUMO EATS BUGS AND I LOVE THAT FO RHRI OM
#you know that whole YOU SHOULD NOT EAT THE SLUGS. YOU MAY GET PARALYSIS AND DIE#nah. little snaby eats eberuy bug and the magic of yokai guts will acidify it all#HE'S JUST FEELIN A LITTLE PECKISH AND THERE ARE SO MANY SNACKS *RIGHT THERE*#it's like when you go to harvest berries in the field#everyone got their lil baskets and fillin it up withe the frutas while occasionally slorpin an overripe one#and yakumo's just going thru the rows sampling invertebrates#if shrimps is bugs. and bugs is bugs. protein is protein#lil noodle can't quite eat rodents yet#so. bugs it is#everyone who has ever complained about a toddler putting things in their mouth#well. guess what a snake yokai toddler is about to do. the stress and anxiety will never leave your body#because your snild is CONSTANTLY eating what the earth provides#i am now imagining garu and yaku (baby age) side by side with . forbidden snacks in their mouth#the humans tell them to DROP IT!! dRoP. IT!!!!!!!!#and yakugaru are sitting their with confused expressions while the lizard/rat/bird tail is just hanging out of their mouth#they'll be fine. stomachs like vultures these two#the tags tho
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[One moment as I appraise this...]
N-[GUYWHOISDEFINITELYNOTABOUTTOFALLINTOASURPRISEMIDDAYNAPWITHANAFTERMATHWORSETHANAHANGOVERITSEEMSLIKEAREALLYGOODIDEATOLAYINBEDANDGETCOZYUNDERTHEBLANKETASPARTOFMYPLANNOTTOFALLASLEEPIDONOTKNOWWHY]-C
Closest match: N-val-glu-arg-ile-thr-asn-pro-lys-gln-lys-ser-glu-ser-leu-ile-lys-glu-gly-ile-thr-pro-ser-glu-ser-leu-leu-tyr-gly-asn-ile-asp-gln-C (4.147 kDa - Ferroplasma acidiphilum, a bacterium that grows in acidic, iron-containing pyrite mines and consumes/oxidises ferrous iron for energy, releasing sulfuric acid as a waste product)
[Whuf, now this one's a tough customer if ever I saw one!]
[If I ate iron for lunch and had to deal with acid splashes every time I went to take a leak, I'd want to take a midday nap too.]
APPRAISAL: 2,073.24 ATP
guy who is definitely not about to fall into a surprise midday nap with an aftermath worse than a hangover: it seems like a really good idea to lay in bed and get cozy under the blanket as part of my plan not to fall asleep. I do not know why.
#peptide-peddler#peptide#biology#protein#genetics#bacterium#toskarin#does this count as an extremophile if its own waste products are what causes its environment to get acidified?
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Pics: So, Republikkkans still deny the existence of climate change...
Maybe, it's tRump's own hot air that's to blame?
Folks, the temp of the Gulf of Mexico is now comparable to a warm bath.
BTW, this is at the uppermost layer of sea water.
But, this warm layer is now slowly expanding downwards...
Now, join that to the acidification of all oceans (from chemical pollution & oil spills) & you have a recipe for a sure disaster...
But, most people won't bother to learn until it's way too late.
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#hurricanes#Rep lies#climate change#&#Rump#too hot on#Gulf of Mexico#too#acidified#future#historic#aside#election#politics#vote cause it all matters
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The time of the study, the Miyakejima volcano³ was active and accounted for about 80% of the sulfate depositions on the Japanese islands.
³ The Miyakejima volcano is located about 180 km south of Tokyo and began erupting in June, 2000. At its peak it was releasing 80 000 t of sulfur dioxide each day, although there continue to be a number of smaller eruptions, the release of sulfur dioxide has declined and by 2013 emissions were reduced to below 1000 t per day.
"Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective", 4e - Gary W. VanLoon & Stephen J. Duffy
#book quotes#environmental chemistry#nonfiction#textbook#long range transport of acidifying substances in east asia part 2: source receptor relationships#miyakejima volcano#sulfate#japanese islands#japan#tokyo#june#00s#2000s#21st century#sulfur dioxide#volcanic eruption
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Having a little bottle of acid is stressful cause even though I know it’s fine in there I feel like it’s going to melt a hole in everything it touches like a cartoon
#I have to acidify a sample in the field#I do regularly spill acid tho so I don’t know why they let me use it anyway
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The Magic of Iodophor: The Unsung Hero in Pipeline Cleaning
Pipeliner cleaners have most of us envisioning some futuristic chemical brew bubbling through stubborn grime. But if I told you the real hero here is a relatively unsung, slightly mysterious chemical called iodophor, you might well nod and say, "Yep, that's got a name that sounds like a wizard from a fantasy novel, and honestly, it might just be magical."
What is Iodophor?
Iodophor is basically the cool, less volatile cousin of iodine. It is a mixture of iodine and a surfactant, which is a fancy term for something that makes it spread around better. This concoction is a germ's worst nightmare, used extensively in sanitizing pipelines, brewing equipment, and even dairy machinery. Why? Because it's effective, easy to rinse, and doesn't leave behind weird flavors. Cheers to that!
How Does Iodophor Work?
Iodophor is the party crasher at bacteria's housewarming. It swoops in, disrupts their membranes, and poof! Goodbye, bacteria. Bonus: it doesn't overstay its welcome. Unlike harsher cleaners, iodophor is gentler on your equipment, ensuring no scratches or damage.
Why Pipeline Cleaners Love It
For pipeline cleaners, iodophor is like that all-in-one tool you wish you had in your toolbox. It's versatile, works in both cold and warm water, and requires minimal elbow grease. Plus, it's kind to the environment. You can sleep soundly knowing you're not sending toxic sludge down the drain.
A Pinch of Humor
Picture this: a pipeline so clean it could double as a waterslide. That’s the kind of sparkle iodophor brings to the table. And no, it won’t leave your coffee tasting like iodine—a win for both your taste buds and your peace of mind.
The Bottom Line
Iodophor would never wear a cape, of course, but it is cleaning's unsung hero. Magically, everyone from pipeline cleaners to the purists of all things hygienic and productive requires iodophor. Just remember: next time that pipe is positively glistening for the world, take a step back and honor the iodophor. The magic has won out.
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Go read your medication paperwork
Friendly reminder that none of us are infallible and if you haven't recently read the informational packet that comes with your prescription meds, or have never read the informational packet that comes with your prescription meds, take a few minutes to sit down and review it.
Sincerely, somebody who forgot to read the informational packet for a new prescription and spent a month dealing with nasty side effects that turned out to be on the "contact your doctor immediately if you experience..." list.
#seriously go read the packet#every single one of my side effects was on that list#I only kept using the medication because it was actually moderately helpful#and since I'd forgotten to read the packet I'd assumed they were all transitional side effects and would go away#nope#the packet included lovely descriptors like 'the reason you're experiencing this side effect is because your blood is acidifying'#even if you read the packet when you first started the medication it's worth reviewing it every few months#you can forget whether a side effect is normal or dangerous#or at which point it becomes dangerous
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I told a coworker about my body horror scene plan for a deer in my dnd campaign and they're fucking like "God, no, god." And im like :3
#tldr the acidified remains of a goblin body thry left sre gonna get monched on#and burn theough the deers throat#and the deer is gonna keep eating#monch cronch monch monch#isa carnivore
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[ID: Art of Olive/Viridian Green from the Great Ace Attorney. She is depicted in a dimly-lit shop with cobwebs draped over the shelves, broken windows, and an uneven floor. There is a rat creeping on the floor behind Viridian. A lantern hanging from the ceiling illuminates Viridian's set, determined expression as she slides a stack of coins and a paper bill onto the counter, her green-and-yellow color palette sharp against the backdrop of the store. The shopkeep, back to the camera, smiles at Viridian. Behind them is a shelf of bottles, one of which is clearly labeled with a skull and cross-bones. End ID]
the full piece i made for @dgscrimezine, aka the point of no return for oliviridian (she will always be viridian to me sry). i wanted her expression to show how incredibly out of her depth she is in this place, but still determined to see it through.
go check out the full zine here!
#YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!#i love you viridian <3 love watching your morals corrupt and acidify#<- thats an exaggeration i think she sticks to her guns pretty well#but her arc is very important. to me.#g: ace attorney
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