858 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/chemistry Traffic & Engagement r/chemistry Traffic & Engagement
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r/chemistry Most Active Times When r/chemistry Is Most Active
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r/chemistry Flair Performance r/chemistry Flair Performance
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r/chemistry Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chemistry
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemistry | 120 (14.0%) | 14 | 10 |
| help | 39 (4.5%) | 3 | 7 |
| lab | 38 (4.4%) | 13 | 12 |
| acid | 31 (3.6%) | 40 | 10 |
| looking | 30 (3.5%) | 4 | 5 |
| anyone | 30 (3.5%) | 72 | 11 |
| water | 28 (3.3%) | 227 | 55 |
| advice | 26 (3.0%) | 2 | 5 |
| chem | 25 (2.9%) | 5 | 9 |
| research | 24 (2.8%) | 9 | 6 |
r/chemistry Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chemistry
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
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| youtu.be | 10 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 0 |
r/chemistry Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chemistry
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So they really look like that...
Anyone ever notice how significant figures are exploited in these “fat free” cooking sprays?
Not all weights are made the same!
Can someone explain to me why using ice is any different from just using water here? why would ice clean better? or do anything better than water when the point of contact is water or water vapor anyway..
I made bromine
An article examining under what conditions you could do NMR spectroscopy on a human.
I made some nitrogen dioxide ampoules
My extra clean sodium and potassium samples
is everything crystal like on some level?
Chemistry as seen on “The Boys”
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So they really look like that... | 4.1K | 165 | image | Sep 22 |
| Anyone ever notice how significant figures are exploited in these “fat free” cooking sprays? | 2.1K | 138 | image | Sep 15 |
| Not all weights are made the same! | 1.6K | 133 | image | Sep 21 |
| Can someone explain to me why using ice is any different from just using water here? why would ice clean better? or do anything better than water when the point of contact is water or water vapor anyway.. | 1.4K | 283 | image | Sep 23 |
| I made bromine | 1.3K | 112 | image | Sep 19 |
| An article examining under what conditions you could do NMR spectroscopy on a human. | 949 | 62 | image | Sep 18 |
| I made some nitrogen dioxide ampoules | 798 | 38 | image | Sep 24 |
| My extra clean sodium and potassium samples | 709 | 35 | image | Sep 23 |
| is everything crystal like on some level? | 706 | 88 | image | Sep 30 |
| Chemistry as seen on “The Boys” | 689 | 75 | image | Sep 19 |
r/chemistry Audience Overlap r/chemistry Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/chemistry FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chemistry
What's the best time to post on r/chemistry?
Based on posting volume, r/chemistry is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/chemistry?
r/chemistry averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chemistry get?
Posts on r/chemistry average about 40 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chemistry get most?
On r/chemistry, most posts are text posts (59%)