r/chempros

Community Overview

About r/chempros

A subreddit for chemistry professionals.

The community at a glance

r/chempros is a Subreddit for Chemists with roughly 54K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Chemistry topic page.

Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
54K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +98.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2022: 4K members
  • 2024: 12K members
  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 24K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 744 members
  • Feb: 783 members
  • Mar: 896 members
  • Apr: 967 members
  • May: 599 members
  • Jun: 8K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 934 members
  • Oct: 404 members

Flair

  • Organic
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Restoration of Edwards RV 8
    2. Freeware version of a new chemistry drawing tool similar to ChemDraw
    3. Tips on drying amino-acid like compounds
    #1
    Organic
    Restoration of Edwards RV 8 · Freeware version of a new chemistry drawing tool similar to ChemDraw · Tips on drying amino-acid like compounds
    12
  • Polymer
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Problems with stirring a polymer solution
    2. Looking to connect with anyone who has worked with Bruggolite FF6 / Brüggemann
    3. carbonization
    #2
    Polymer
    Problems with stirring a polymer solution · Looking to connect with anyone who has worked with Bruggolite FF6 / Brüggemann · carbonization
    3
  • Analytical
    3 posts in the past month
    1. fronting peak once cost me 2 days
    2. Poor separation of leaf pigments using starch column
    3. Unable to form a DES based on Choline Chloride and propionic acid even though I'm trying to replicate research papers. Why???
    #3
    Analytical
    fronting peak once cost me 2 days · Poor separation of leaf pigments using starch column · Unable to form a DES based on Choline Chloride and propionic acid even though I'm trying to replicate research papers. Why???
    3
  • Generic Flair
    1 post in the past month
    1. iodomethane exposure
    #4
    Generic Flair
    iodomethane exposure
    1
  • Inorganic
    1 post in the past month
    1. Oxidizing rhodium particles to a Rh2+ compound for rhodium chemistry
    #5
    Inorganic
    Oxidizing rhodium particles to a Rh2+ compound for rhodium chemistry
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/chempros for?
Best for Chemists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/chempros free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/chempros have?
Roughly 54K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/chempros on?
r/chempros runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/chempros cover?
On the Hive Index, r/chempros is organized under Chemists.
How do I join r/chempros?
You can join r/chempros by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Chemistry communities like?
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