Periodic Table of Videos
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★ - 110 ratingsSometimes explosive and always fascinating videos about all the elements of chemistry, presented by experts from The University of NottinghAM.
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From the School of Chemistry at The University of Nottingham: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/index.aspx
Periodic Videos are by video journalist Brady Haran: http://www.bradyharan.com/
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Episodes
Zinc and Sulfur - Periodic Table of Videos
August 26, 2014 13:53 - 3 minutes - 49.7 MB VideoZinc and Sulfur combine in spectacular fashion to create Zinc Sulfide. Like these sort of reactions? Check our "reactions only" playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... More chemistry at http://www.periodicvideos.com/
Copper Sulfate (slow motion) - Periodic Table of Videos
August 26, 2014 13:52 - 4 minutes - 84 MB VideoCopper Sulfate and Ammonia at high speed - watch the colour change and precipitation. More chemistry in slow motion: http://bit.ly/chemslomo Featuring Professor Martyn Poliakoff from the University of Nottingham.
The Professor in Russia - Periodic Table of Videos
August 26, 2014 13:51 - 4 minutes - 116 MB VideoProfessor Poliakoff and Ruthenium - discovered by Karl Claus and named after Russia. More Christmas stuff at http://periodicvideos.blogspot.co.uk/... The Professor thanks the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan for its help.
Holey Experiment - Periodic Table of Videos
August 26, 2014 13:50 - 9 minutes - 187 MB VideoFiery experiments, rocket launches and a messy fumehood... All about Trimethylaluminium. Featuring Professor Simon Woodward.
Oscillating Reaction - Periodic Table of Videos
August 26, 2014 13:49 - 4 minutes - 112 MB VideoExample of a Belousov--Zhabotinsky reaction (or BZ reaction). Featuring Professor Martyn Poliakoff from the University of Nottingham. And the hands of Dr Samantha Tang!
Robert Bunsen and his burner
August 19, 2011 13:34 - 6 minutes - 46 MB VideoA short video about the famous man and his legacy.
Two new elements
August 19, 2011 13:29 - 6 minutes - 57.5 MB VideoProfessor Martyn Poliakoff gets excited about two new elements.
Japanese Nuclear Reactor
March 15, 2011 09:41 - 8 minutes - 105 MB VideoFollowing the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, we discuss what is causing problems at the nuclear reactors in Fukushima. More chemistry videos and news at http://www.periodicvideos.com/
Gun Cotton
February 25, 2011 14:48 - 5 minutes - 40.2 MB VideoA video about gun cotton to celebrate the PTOV's second anniversary.
Crude oil
November 05, 2010 10:45 - 4 minutes - 114 KB VideoLooking at the terrible leak of crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico this year, we take a look at what happens when you mix crude oil and water.
Chemistry of the World Cup
August 06, 2010 11:22 - 6 minutes - 58.6 MB VideoProfessor Martyn Poliakoff discusses the chemistry and composition of the Fifa World Cup trophy.
Magnesium
August 06, 2010 11:20 - 6 minutes - 69 MB VideoA video taking a look at Magnesium, element number 12 on the periodic table.
Terbium
May 20, 2010 12:48 - 3 minutes - 46.7 MB VideoWe're in Sweden to tell the story of Terbium.
Sodium
May 20, 2010 12:45 - 4 minutes - 51.5 MB VideoWe explore the chemistry of highly reactive Sodium.
Methane
May 20, 2010 12:40 - 6 minutes - 68.2 MB VideoA short demonstration of methane's explosive nature.