The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Vanadium Oxides: Chemistry in its element Aug 05, 2015

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Brian Clegg introduces an exotic chemical dynasty: the Vanadium oxides

Adrenaline: Chemistry in its element Jul 29, 2015

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Simon Cotton on the compound that turns a shrinking violet into a hero: Adrenaline

Polydimethylsiloxane: Chemistry in its element Jul 22, 2015

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Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly

Carminic acid: Chemistry in its element Jul 17, 2015

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Raychelle Burks introduces a red dye with a prickly history.

Citric acid: Chemistry in its element Jul 08, 2015

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If life hands you lemons, make lemonade – or you could make citric acid, a very useful commodity chemical according to Andrew Turley

Sodium sulfate: Chemistry in its element Jul 01, 2015

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Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as 'the miraculous salt' because of its strong laxative effects.

Methanol: Chemistry in its element Jun 24, 2015

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Tempted by a tipple of home-brewed moonshine? Andrew Turley examines the risks associated with drinking methanol.

Cortisol & Hydrocortisone: Chemistry in its element Jun 16, 2015

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Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol

Parabens: Chemistry in its element Jun 10, 2015

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Ben Valsler examines the chemicals at the heart of one of the latest cosmetic & food additive scare stories: Parabens

Phosgene: Chemistry in its element Jun 03, 2015

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Matt Gunther investigates a clear, colourless gas responsible for thousands of deaths in the Great War: Phosgene

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