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The programme examines the ways of removing oxygen or sulphur in order to extract metals from their ores. Includes footage from both the laboratory and from industrial processes, with the underpinning theory...
Traces the history of mercury from its use as a cosmetic and a paint, through to magnetic levitation (Maglev) railway trains. Set in Almaden, Spain, the world’s largest producer of mercury.
4 (72 min): Explores water purity, safety and the role that chemistry plays in managing the environment. Looks at water management from the maintenance of river water quality to the detailed chemistry of the...
Using models, shows the three important stages of crystal structure that occur in metallic substances: hcp, fcc and bcc. Discusses alloy structures and transitions between different structures in a hot...
An illustrated lecture looking at the properties and rections of transition metals, with demonstrations..
Presented by architect Chris Todhunter who proposes the importance and versatility of cast metals in buildings is re-emerging as seen in such diverse projects as Waterloo International Terminal and Stansted...
The second of three working videos course S343. [See synopses of individual programmes for details of content.]
Liquid crystal can be thought of as a fourth state of matter, between liquid and solid. The programme describes the three phases of liquid crystal: smectic, nematic and cholesteric. Friedrich Reinitzer’s...
A series of video programmes on the manufacture of components. The material shows actual (not idealised) practice, giving a realistic impression of both the process and industry. The series assumes no prior...
Discusses the Liberty ships built in the USA during World War 2 using the then comparatively new technique of welding. Caught up in the speed of their construction, the ships contained a serious flaw causing...
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