Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: Mercury - Mad as a Hatter

Mercury poisoning and the origins of the phrase ‘mad as a hatter’.

Resource
Anecdotes: Aluminium
The story of the discovery of the Hall-Heroult process for purifying aluminium.
Resource
On This Day - May 24 : Daniel Fahrenheit was born
He invented the alcohol thermometer (1709) and mercury thermometer (1714). He also developed the Fahrenheit temperature scale by reference to three fixed points of temperature, where a mixture of ice, water and ammonium chloride was taken as 0 °F.
News
The exceptional alloy that’s resisting corrosion
2021-03-26T14:34:00Z
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions

You're not signed in.

Resource
The ‘broken’ practical approach
2021-03-24T08:00:00Z
Take this approach to practical work to ensure students are learning, not just doing
Resource
Microscale technicians in trouble! investigation
2021-03-15T05:47:00Z
Some solutions have been mixed up – help the technicians work out which is which
Resource
Period products
2021-03-08T13:37:00Z
Complete a life-cycle assessment for three period products: tampons, period pads and menstrual cups. Ask learners to use their judgement to recommend the product with the least environmental impact