2,4-Dinitrophenol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton explains the explosive history and the dangers to health of the weight-loss drug, 2,4-dinitrophenol
12 Elo 20157min
Vanadium Oxides: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces an exotic chemical dynasty: the Vanadium oxides
5 Elo 20156min
Adrenaline: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton on the compound that turns a shrinking violet into a hero: Adrenaline
29 Heinä 20156min
Polydimethylsiloxane: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly
22 Heinä 20156min
Carminic acid: Chemistry in its element
Raychelle Burks introduces a red dye with a prickly history.
17 Heinä 20155min
Citric acid: Chemistry in its element
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade – or you could make citric acid, a very useful commodity chemical according to Andrew Turley
8 Heinä 20155min
Sodium sulfate: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as 'the miraculous salt' because of its strong laxative effects.
1 Heinä 20155min
Methanol: Chemistry in its element
Tempted by a tipple of home-brewed moonshine? Andrew Turley examines the risks associated with drinking methanol.
24 Kesä 20155min
