All Applications of chemistry articles – Page 6

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The microscale synthesis of indigo dye

Carry out a microscale organic synthesis, the result of which will leave students with indigo dye. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
The treatment of oil spills

Tackle the real-life environment problem of oil spills in your classroom, by creating and then treating a micro version of an oil event. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Smart materials: lesson tips

Try these activities to help design your lessons on smart materials. Explore the topic using this simple demonstration of polymers and salt.
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Sodium

In association with Associated Octel Co Ltd

An introduction to sodium production.
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Polythene

In association with BP Chemicals

An introduction to polythene production.
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Oil Refining

In association with Shell UK

An introduction to oil refining.
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Alchemy: nylon

In association with DuPont

An introduction to nylon production.
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Making Medicines

In association with GlaxoSmithKline

An introduction to nitric acid production.
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Iron and Steel

In association with British Steel

An introduction to iron and steel production.
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Nitric acid

In association with AkzoNobel

An introduction to nitric acid production.
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Copper Refining

In association with IMI Refiners Ltd

An introduction to copper refining.
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Gases from Air

In association with BOC

An introduction to extracting gases from air.
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Combinatorial Chemistry

In association with GlaxoSmithKline

An introduction to combinatorial chemistry.
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Computational Chemistry

In association with GlaxoSmithKline

An introduction to computational chemistry.
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Chemicals from Salt

In association with AkzoNobel

An introduction to extracting chemicals from salts.
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Ammonia

In association with AkzoNobel

An introduction to ammonia.
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Aluminium Extraction

In association with Anglesey Aluminium Metals Ltd

An introduction to aluminium extraction.
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The science of ice cream

Videos discussing the science of ice cream with, celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal.
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Why do pans stick?

This resource looks at Teflon and its properties. What is Teflon and why does it stop food sticking to the pan?
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Is all salt the same?

This resource looks at types of salt and the differences between them.