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Potassium iodide – application, treatment, what is it and how it works Potassium iodide, or potassium salt of hydroiodic acid, is an inorganic chemical compound with the symbol KI. Potassium iodide forms colourless crystals that are easily soluble in water. Potassium iodide is added in a small amount to table salt, serving to iodize it. Iodine supplementation is necessary in areas where there is a deficiency of this element - too little iodine in the body is associated with the risk of many diseases and ailments. Medical use of Potassium Iodide Potassium iodide is one of the ingredients of Lugol's...

How to get rid of ants with borax powder or Boric Acid (pictures)   Do you have ants at home? Most often, it is recommended to purchase boric acid or borax powder for insect removal. You bought it, but you don't know how to use it? In this article, we have collected recipes for the most effective traps based on this poison. Let's find out how to get rid of ants with boric acid. The most effective way to get rid of ants is to use borax or boric acid. It is a natural mineral mined in Turkey and North...

Oxalic acid is a widely utilized organic compound in various environmental management practices. Its effectiveness is influenced by several factors, including application methods, environmental conditions, and proper handling. Application Methods Oxalic acid is often applied in solution form, particularly in environments with minimal biological activity. One common method involves evaporating the acid into the target area using specialized equipment. Alternatively, a solution can be prepared by dissolving oxalic acid in a 1:1 sugar-water mixture, resulting in a 3.2% acid concentration. This solution is then applied to specific areas as needed. For optimal results, treatments are typically conducted from late September...

Benefits of using Organic Fertilisers vs Chemical Fertilisers   What Is An Organic Fertilizer? Organic fertilizer is usually made from plant or animal waste – think manure or compost. They can also be highly processed products with a compost or manure base. Soil quality plays a central role in growing a variety of crops. Its quality could spell the success of your yield every harvesting season! You have to make sure that the soil has enough nutrients to support plant life. Adding fertilizer is one of the best ways to improve the soil’s nutrient profile. Amending the soil with fertilizers...

Handmade soap - step by step Now is the time to share with you a way to make self-made natural soap. Do not buy it in the store, because even the so-called "Natural soaps" from reputable manufacturers often leave a lot to be desired, they contain surprising, unnecessary and often harmful ingredients. Meanwhile, making soap yourself is really not that difficult! What exactly is soap? Soaps are salts of fatty acids, formed by the reaction of fats (vegetable or animal). The principle used in the production of soap can be sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) - then as a result of...