Chemical shells include just a small explosive charge to detonate the shell, and a larger quantity of a chemical agent such as a poison gas. Signatories of the Chemical Weapons Convention have abandoned the shell.

For the most stable oxidation state of manganese is 2, it has a pink to red, many of manganese (II) compounds are known , such as manganese(II) sulfate (MnSO4) and manganese(II) chloride (MnCl2). This oxidation state is also seen in the mineral rhodo..

On December 8, 2006, the Chinese government announced plans for the suppression of the use of toxic chemicals. The plan is worth an estimated $300 million over four years and would either eliminate, control or reduce some of the more hazardous toxic ..

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is a caustic metallic base. It is used in many industries, primarily as a strong base for the production of chemical pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soap, detergents and sewer cle..