Oxides

Oxides are compounds of oxygen and other elements that are found in abundance in nature and are often used for a variety of applications. Oxides are vital for the production of steel and other metals, used for a range of building materials and industrial processes. Oxides are also essential components of materials used in microelectronics, such as semiconductors and transistors. Oxides are increasingly utilized in a variety of applied science and engineering fields, including nanotechnology and biotechnology. These compounds play an important role in air and water purification, catalyzing processes in fuel cells, and providing benefits in optical, electrical and thermal properties.