Chemistry in its element podcast – compounds – Page 24

  • Jam jar and toast on a wooden board
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    Pectin

    2011-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Without this compound, our favourite sweet treats would be nothing more than runny liquids

  • Mould on jam
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    Penicillin

    2011-04-13T00:00:00Z

    A world-changing antibacterial compound born from the horrors of war

  • Man fills up the petrol tank in a car
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    Petrol

    2011-04-06T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg fuels our knowledge of this widely used compound

  • Disposable utensils on a table
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    Polyhydroxybutyrate

    2011-03-30T00:00:00Z

    This week, Jessica Gwynne investigates the eco-friendly compound: polyhydroxybutyrate

  • Woman holding a plastic bag with groceries
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    Polythene

    2011-03-23T00:00:00Z

    From plastic bags to milk bottles and to children's toys, Simon Cotton highlights the history and uses of Polythene

  • Fertilizer in famer's hand
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    Potassium nitrate

    2011-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Lars Öhrström explores the origins of biotechnology 

  • Potassium permanganate in a beaker
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    Potassium permanganate

    2011-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg explores the colourful and versatile chemistry of this multi-talented compound

  • Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, mission specialist, participates in the second of three STS-98 sessions of extravehicular activity
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    PTFE

    2011-02-23T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg goes to infinity and beyond with this week's compound 

  • Woman pinching nose
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    Putrescine

    2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

    'What does death smell of?' Phillip Broadwith answers this question and more as he investigates this week's compound - Putrescine

  • An image showing a mosquito biting
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    Quinine

    2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

     This week, David Lindsay investigates the surprising use of Quinine in malaria treatment

  • Castor oil plant
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    Ricin

    This highly effective natural poison has been linked to assassinations and as a tool for would-be terrorists

  • Rubber band ball
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    Rubber

    2011-01-26T00:00:00Z

    From tyres to balloons to clothing - Jessica Gwynne explores the versatile world of Rubber

  • Rusty metal railing
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    Rust

    2011-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg shares the decaying yet colourful chemistry of rust

  • Sweetener on spoon
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    Saccharin

    2011-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg sweetens things up with the world's first artifical sweetener - Saccharin

  • A row of asthma inhalers
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    Salbutamol

    2011-01-05T00:00:00Z

     Andrea Sella introduces an asthmatic's elixir with an athletic avenue for abuse

  • White Salt Shaker
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    Salt

    2010-12-29T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg highlights the many uses of this salty compound

  • Intravenous drip
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    Salvarsan

    2010-12-22T00:00:00Z

    Giving us the history behind the first man-made chemotherapy agent, Phil Robinson talks us through Salvarsan

  • SF6 gas tank on the floor
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    Sulfur hexafluoride

    2010-12-15T00:00:00Z

    Andrea Sella explains the history of this potent greenhouse gas

  • Silicone sealant
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    Silicones

    2010-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Tim Harrison explores the world of Silicones - a compound with many uses

  • Hand drawing chemical structures with chalk
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    Silver fulminate and cyanate

    2010-12-01T00:00:00Z

     Andrea Sella reveals the history behind the symbol of the chemist - the stick diagram