How Dangerous Is the Coal-Washing Chemical Spilled in West Virginia?

Friday, January 10, 2014 - 18:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Water is a universal solvent, capable of dissolving most elements on Earth. But it fails when it comes to completely cleaning coal. That's where 4-methylcyclohexane methanol, MCHM for short,... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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