The Speciality Chemicals Sector is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.
RSC members can join this interest group by updating their details in the “Manage my interest groups” section of the online RSC membership area.
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Please get in touch with the Networks Team if you would like to be sent a copy of last year’s annual report for the Speciality Chemicals Sector.
In 2012 the group won our International Year of Chemistry Challenge with a project centred on the metal zinc. A line of mineralisation in limestone runs through North Wales from the coast at Prestatyn, then inland through Mold and finally to Minera, near Wrexham. This has been historically exploited for lead and zinc. Lead has a poor reputation due to its waste from mining being scattered around before the full extent of the toxicity was known. However, zinc, the historically less valuable partner, is poorly known and is a much less hazardous material for primary children’s chemistry. Six local schools received visits explaining the history of the area, the significance of zinc and enough resources to conduct their own zinc hunt! Experiments included:
The group issues e-alerts which provides links to group events and other relevant information which may be of interest to you. We also encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn.
The committee members listed are responsible for designing programmes that will advance chemistry in the subject area, helping the RSC to meet its aims, engaging with and supporting our members.
We are always keen to welcome new members to the committee. When vacancies arise, we circulate a “Call for Committee”, where an email is sent to all members of the group to make them aware of new opportunities to join the committee.
It is important to have diverse representation on committees to consider the needs of our membership. All RSC members are welcome to stand for committee positions when vacancies are advertised.
For any queries about the interest group, please contact the Committee Secretary using the contact form, accessible via the button below.
Information on the Conference Programme and Publications of the Speciality Chemicals Sector of the RSC
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