Radiocontrast agentRadiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically iodine, or more rarely barium sulfate. The contrast agents absorb external X-rays, resulting in decreased exposure on the X-ray detector. This is different from radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine which emit radiation.
Conformation éclipséeIn chemistry an eclipsed conformation is a conformation in which two substituents X and Y on adjacent atoms A, B are in closest proximity, implying that the torsion angle X–A–B–Y is 0°. Such a conformation can exist in any open chain, single chemical bond connecting two sp3-hybridised atoms, and it is normally a conformational energy maximum. This maximum is often explained by steric hindrance, but its origins sometimes actually lie in hyperconjugation (as when the eclipsing interaction is of two hydrogen atoms).
Conformation décaléeIn organic chemistry, a staggered conformation is a chemical conformation of an ethane-like moiety abcX–Ydef in which the substituents a, b, and c are at the maximum distance from d, e, and f; this requires the torsion angles to be 60°. It is the opposite of an eclipsed conformation, in which those substituents are as close to each other as possible. Such a conformation exists in any open chain single chemical bond connecting two sp3-hybridised atoms, and is normally a conformational energy minimum.
Organoiron chemistryOrganoiron chemistry is the chemistry of iron compounds containing a carbon-to-iron chemical bond. Organoiron compounds are relevant in organic synthesis as reagents such as iron pentacarbonyl, diiron nonacarbonyl and disodium tetracarbonylferrate. While iron adopts oxidation states from Fe(−II) through to Fe(VII), Fe(IV) is the highest established oxidation state for organoiron species. Although iron is generally less active in many catalytic applications, it is less expensive and "greener" than other metals.
ÉthylènediamineL'éthylènediamine ou 1,2-diaminoéthane (abrégé en quand utilisé en ligand) est un composé organique de formule C2H4(NH2)2. Elle est très largement utilisée comme « bloc de construction » en synthèse chimique, avec environ tonnes produites en 1998. L'éthylènediamine est un liquide incolore avec une odeur proche de celle de l'ammoniac, et une amine très basique. C'est un liquide inflammable, dont les vapeurs peuvent former un mélange explosif avec l'air quand il est chauffé au-dessus de son point d'éclair.
Sèche-lingeUn sèche-linge est un appareil électroménager destiné à retirer l'humidité du linge essoré après son lavage. Les termes de sécheuse ou encore de séchoir sont également utilisés, notamment au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick ou en Belgique, alors que le mot tumbler l'est dans certains cantons de Suisse romande. thumb|upright|Une repasseuse dans les années 1930. thumb|upright|Armoire de séchage. thumb|upright|Sèche-linges à tambour dans un hôtel.
