274 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/AskChemistry Traffic & Engagement r/AskChemistry Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskChemistry Flair Performance r/AskChemistry Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 38 (44.2%) | 3 |
| Organic Chem | 19 (22.1%) | 3 |
| Inorganic/Phyical Chem | 10 (11.6%) | 5 |
| Practical Chemistry | 6 (7.0%) | 2 |
| Biochem | 5 (5.8%) | 2 |
| Medicinal Chem | 4 (4.7%) | 2 |
| Industrial Chem | 4 (4.7%) | 1 |
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r/AskChemistry Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskChemistry
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemistry | 35 (12.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| water | 16 (5.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| help | 11 (4.0%) | 2 | 5 |
| question | 11 (4.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| chemical | 10 (3.6%) | 1 | 8 |
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r/AskChemistry Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskChemistry
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Can anyone lead me to a direction of what to do with 40 or so pounds of mercury?
Why the flame is grey (Grey isn't even in vis light spectrum)
Trying to identify an extremely fast-acting glass etching liquid from Thailand
Is there a proper name for the carrying ring attached to the neck of some glass bottles?
Mercury dude follow up
How to convince coworkers to stop mixing Fabuloso and bleach?
Why did the oil in my cast iron turn cyan overnight?
Why is scandium relatively abundant in Earth's crust, yet so rarely mined as a primary ore?
Why does my piperidine smell like cum?
What's your favorite scary sounding fact about Dihydrogen Monoxide?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can anyone lead me to a direction of what to do with 40 or so pounds of mercury? | 1.0K | 383 | image | Sep 16 |
| Why the flame is grey (Grey isn't even in vis light spectrum) | 246 | 21 | image | Sep 5 |
| Trying to identify an extremely fast-acting glass etching liquid from Thailand | 88 | 59 | image | Sep 15 |
| Is there a proper name for the carrying ring attached to the neck of some glass bottles? | 49 | 36 | image | Sep 18 |
| Mercury dude follow up | 43 | 6 | image | Sep 20 |
| How to convince coworkers to stop mixing Fabuloso and bleach? | 37 | 29 | text | Sep 17 |
| Why did the oil in my cast iron turn cyan overnight? | 33 | 10 | image | Sep 14 |
| Why is scandium relatively abundant in Earth's crust, yet so rarely mined as a primary ore? | 26 | 24 | image | Sep 1 |
| Why does my piperidine smell like cum? | 14 | 15 | text | Sep 12 |
| What's your favorite scary sounding fact about Dihydrogen Monoxide? | 13 | 103 | text | Sep 21 |
r/AskChemistry Audience Overlap r/AskChemistry Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskChemistry FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskChemistry
What's the best time to post on r/AskChemistry?
Based on posting volume, r/AskChemistry is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskChemistry?
r/AskChemistry averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskChemistry get?
Posts on r/AskChemistry average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskChemistry get most?
On r/AskChemistry, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts