All Applications of chemistry articles – Page 9

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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.
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Anecdotes: Matches

The history and chemistry of matches.
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Anecdotes: Nylon

The background to the discovery, naming and production of Nylon.
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Anecdotes: Teflon

The background to the discovery, naming and uses of Teflon.
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Anecdotes: The murder of Rasputin

The story of the attempted murder of Rasputin and why it didn’t work.
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Anecdotes: Making Aircraft from Seaweed

Creating a balsa wood substitute from calcium alginate for World War 2 aircraft production.
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Anecdotes: Sweet Sensations

The accidental discovery of three artificial sweeteners.
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Anecdotes: Fritz Haber

The career of Fritz Haber.