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Superheavy Elements pt 2 (77)

Superheavy Elements pt 2 (77)

FromShirtloads of Science


Superheavy Elements pt 2 (77)

FromShirtloads of Science

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Before the Space Race there was a race to find and name new elements. Atom smashers and reactors were the tools to make new super-heavy metals - unknown on earth. Who leaked the announcement of two new radioactive elements on a Children's Quiz show ? Transfermium wars - What were they ? Who died getting Einsteinium ? Chemistry World journalist and author, Kit Chapman, tells Dr Karl about the people behind the unpronounceable names with big atomic numbers at the bottom of the table and the race that is still running. 
Released:
Apr 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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