Chemistry of the Invisible, The

Synopsis

Looks at the concept of invisible chemistry. Explains molecular modelling, looking at school children tackling the theory and the uses of computer molecular modelling in a pharmaceutical company. Examines another definition of invisibility - in the Roman runis of Sardinia chemistry enables historians to work out details of the ancient world, and at Leptis Magna in Windsor Park a gamma-ray spectrometer examines the origins of the stone use. In forensic science chemistry explains how it is possible to find out whether someone has fired a gun. Also looks at boron and at inconspicuous chemicals.

Series

Our Chemical Environment, Course St240

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

archaeological investigation; boron; firearms; forensic science; molecular modelling; spectrometry

Credits

Producer

Science Production Group

Cast

Mike Bullivant

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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