Chemistry in its element podcast – compounds – Page 22

  • Close up of caucasian snowdrops
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    Galantamine

    2012-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Simon Cotton travels back in time to the discovery of Galantamine

  • Rugby ball on a pitch
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    Geosmin

    2012-02-15T00:00:00Z

    Laura Howes gets down to earth with this week's compound

  • Close up of green coral emiting fluorescent under UV light
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    Green fluorescent protein

    2012-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Attracting our attention with its fluorescent glow, here's Josh Howgego with GFP

  • An image showing sugar cubes
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    Glucose

    2012-02-01T00:00:00Z

    One of life's most universal sources of energy - Phillip Broadwith sweetens things up with glucose

  • Takeaway chinese food with MSG
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    Glutamate

    2012-01-25T00:00:00Z

    Phillip Broadwith cooks up a storm with this week's tasty compound

  • Pencil and sharpenings on a white table
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    Graphene

    2012-01-18T00:00:00Z

    Ian Le Guillou investigates the compound that could have limitless applications

  • Hydrogen peroxide used in hair colouring
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    Hydrogen peroxide

    2012-01-11T00:00:00Z

    From hair salons to Mission Control, Brian Clegg explores the many uses of this versatile compound

  • Bottle of sulfuric acid
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    Sulfuric acid

    2012-01-04T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg explores the chemistry of sulfuric acid

  • Blood sample
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    Haemoglobin

    2011-12-28T00:00:00Z

     The compound that brings a distinctive red colour to our bloodstreams - here's Brian Clegg with haemoglobin

  • A bottle of poison on a table
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    Hydrogen cyanide

    2011-12-21T00:00:00Z

    The deadly compound that is notorious for its quick acting and poisonous properties

  • Two forms of water
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    Heavy water

    2011-12-14T00:00:00Z

    Peter Wothers weighs in on this week's compound

  • Person suffering from hayfever
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    Histamine

    2011-12-07T00:00:00Z

    The root and branch of pollen allergies

  • Bottles of hydrochloric acid
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    Hydrochloric acid

    2011-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg investigates the chemical compound that plays an essential role in history, industry and the human body

  • A photograph of a fireworks display over Venice
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    Potassium chlorate

    2011-11-23T00:00:00Z

    Fireworks, explosives, spacecraft – Neil Withers explains why potassium chlorate is the sort of compound that draws attention to chemistry

  • A closeup view of a section of glossy straight ginger hair in a wavy style
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    Keratin

    2011-11-16T00:00:00Z

     Brian Clegg explores the compound that makes glossy hair, elegant nails and flawless skin possible

  • Police with bulletproof vests
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    Kevlar

    2011-11-09T00:00:00Z

    The compound that revolutionised our modern materials and has saved many lives

  • A couple running up some steps
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    Lactic acid

    2011-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Jessica Gwynne investigates the many uses of lactic acid

  • Dental syringe and carpules with dental anesthesia,
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    Lidocaine

    2011-10-26T00:00:00Z

     Lars Öhrström reveals the history of the pain-relieving compound used in dentistry

  • air bubbles in water
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    Lithium carbonate

    2011-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The versatile compound that is fizzing its way into our daily lives

  • 'Pink Elephants on Parade' LSD blotter
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    LSD - Lysergic acid diethylamide

    2011-10-12T00:00:00Z

    The time- and sense-distorting chemistry of LSD