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'''Chemical compatibility''' is a measure of how stable a [[Chemical substance|substance]] is when mixed with another substance.<ref>[http://www.safety.vanderbilt.edu/chem/chem-compatibility-chart.pdf Chemical compatibility chart safe/unsafe combinations]</ref> If substances mix and do not change they are considered compatible. If substances mix and change or do not mix at all they are considered incompatible. For example, because [[bleach]] and [[ammonia]], both commonly used as [[cleaner]]s |
'''Chemical compatibility''' is a measure of how stable a [[Chemical substance|substance]] is when mixed with another substance.<ref>[http://www.safety.vanderbilt.edu/chem/chem-compatibility-chart.pdf Chemical compatibility chart safe/unsafe combinations]</ref> If substances mix and do not change they are considered compatible. If substances mix and change or do not mix at all they are considered incompatible. For example, because [[bleach]] and [[ammonia]], both commonly used as [[cleaner]]s can undergo a dangerous chemical reaction when combined with each other. Even though each of them has a similar use, care must be taken not to allows these chemicals to mix. |
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Revision as of 17:06, 4 March 2018
Chemical compatibility is a measure of how stable a substance is when mixed with another substance.[1] If substances mix and do not change they are considered compatible. If substances mix and change or do not mix at all they are considered incompatible. For example, because bleach and ammonia, both commonly used as cleaners can undergo a dangerous chemical reaction when combined with each other. Even though each of them has a similar use, care must be taken not to allows these chemicals to mix.
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