CJ: Happy 4th! Do you have your contraband pyrotechnics ready? Ah, nothing like some good ol' flame ionization (fireworks) coupled with free radical polymerization of acrylamides (grilling)!
Sadly, no. Small children about in a fire-risk area, so pretty boring stuff. But I hope she learns a love of combustion chemistry tonight for sure. Sadly, no grilling, but roast chicken is pretty darn good.
What's the job market like for chemists? Dude -- it's always bad.
How bad is it? How the heck should I know? Quantifying the chemistry job market is what this blog is about. That, and helping chemists find jobs somehow.
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CJ: Happy 4th! Do you have your contraband pyrotechnics ready? Ah, nothing like some good ol' flame ionization (fireworks) coupled with free radical polymerization of acrylamides (grilling)!
ReplyDeleteSadly, no. Small children about in a fire-risk area, so pretty boring stuff. But I hope she learns a love of combustion chemistry tonight for sure. Sadly, no grilling, but roast chicken is pretty darn good.
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