Cadmium telluride: Chemistry in its element
It may not be the best material for solar cells but it has some distinct advantages
27 Apr 20167min
Hydrazine: Chemistry in its element
Rowena Fletcher-Wood on the simple compound that links spandex, automobile safety and space exploration: Hydrazine
20 Apr 20166min
Acrylamide: Chemistry in its element
Does burnt toast cause cancer? Martha Henriques explores this complex question
13 Apr 20166min
Uranium dioxide: Chemistry in its element
This week's compound has had a glowing career in the arts and a runaway success in the energy sector
6 Apr 20166min
Mauveine: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle with a colourful account of the birth of synthetic organic chemistry
30 Mar 20167min
Citronellol: Chemistry in its element
Emma Stoye on citronellol - her constant companion when faced with biting bugs
23 Mar 20165min
Fluorescein: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney discovers the compound that first coloured the Chicago river green for St Patrick's Day
16 Mar 20165min
Sodium hypochlorite: Chemistry in its element
What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds out.
9 Mar 20166min
