Web display of chemical equations and structures

Chemical Equations

At the present, the options for displaying chemical equations are the same as for Mathemetics, the same tools may be used and the same approaches taken. You can display simple equations in HTML, include an image (generally a GIF) of the equation, use a Java applet to display the equation, or provide the document in PDF format.

In the future, XML-based systems may use CML, the Chemical Markup Language.

Chemical Structures

For chemical structures, options are more limited. Generally, a GIF image is most appropriate. However 3D VRML models may also be provided.

The Chemical Markup Language includes the ability to depict molecules as well, and browsers with the ability or appropriate plugins will be able to display them in some fashion.


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