Uses/Application of Chemistry

The study of Chemistry has contributed greatly towards the provision of the basic necessities of life. These include:

1. Agriculture

The use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides has helped to increase food production and preservatives used in preserving food.

Soil analysis, Agricultural implements are all available as a result of Chemistry.

2. Clothing

Through intensive chemical research, many textile industries have been established for the manufacture of textile materials.

3. Medicine

Drugs (pharmaceuticals), surgical equipment are available from chemical research and technology.

4. Industry

Manufacturing of goods, food processing, industrial equipment, fuels.

5. Military

Chemistry has contributed to the discovery of explosives used by the military, Arms and ammunitions, Helmets, Bullets-proof, etc.

6. Housing

The house constructed uses the following chemical products: cement, concrete, steel, bricks, and tiles.

7. Transportation

Modern transportation like motor cars, aircraft, motorcycles were made possible by chemists producing suitable fuels and structural materials like alloys, which are light strong, and heat-resistant.