tert-Butyl Lithium: Chemistry in its element
A pyrophoric reagent that remains one of chemistry's staples and the liquid salts that can tame its wild reactivity
13 Sep 201710min
Alizarin: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle introduces a pigment used by William Morris that also gave the Redcoats their distinctive hue
7 Sep 20176min
Chlorine trifluoride: Chemistry in its element
Tabitha Watson introduces a poisonous, corrosive and extremely reactive compound that will start 'roaring reactions' with almost anything
31 Aug 20175min
Pykrete: Chemistry in its element
A lightweight, bulletproof material made from ice and wood pulp
23 Aug 20175min
Sodium polyacrylate: Chemistry in its Element
Kat Arney explains the unlikely link between fake snow and babies' nappies
16 Aug 20175min
Indometacin: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle discusses the drug that keeps his gout at bay
10 Aug 20176min
Piranha solution: Chemistry in its element
When you need to get your glassware extremely clean, you need a cleaning solution with real 'bite'
4 Aug 20178min
Lignin: Chemistry in its element
Wood has been vital in the development of human civilisation. Brian Clegg looks at the compound at its heart
27 Juli 20177min
