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SUMMARY:MERCURY - WINDOW ON THE INVISIBLE - Dr Andrea Sella\, UCL
DTSTART:20100511T180000Z
DTEND:20100511T200000Z
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CONTACT:John Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:Mercury is the most beautiful element in the periodic table\, 
 and the most reviled. The only liquid metal\, its unusual chemistry has op
 ened a window to the invisible world of atoms and molecules. With videos a
 nd demonstrations\, including the incredible mercury beating heart and the
  mysterious barometric light\, chemist Andrea Sella explores the lore of m
 ercury and tries to get to the heart of why we love it and hate it too.\n\
 nDr Andrea Sella is a synthetic inorganic Chemist with interests in the el
 ectronic structure of the lanthanide elements and the synthesis of superha
 rd materials. \n\nHe is also a popularizer of chemistry contributing to se
 ries including *Chemistry A Volatile History*\, *The Secret Life of Chaos*
 \, *Science and Islam* and *Gastronuts*. He also writes *Classic Kit*\, a 
 historical column in RSC’s Chemistry World. He currently holds an EPSRC 
 Senior Media Fellowship.\n\nThe AGM of the SCI Cambridge & Great Eastern S
 ection Committee will take place at 18:30\, before the public lecture. Lig
 ht refreshments will be provided.\n\nFree admission to lecture. \n\nOpen t
 o the public. Suitable for GCSE students.\n\nNo tickets\, so arrive early 
 to get a good seat.\n\nOrganised by SCI Cambridge & Great Eastern Region &
  RSC Mid-Anglia Section \n
LOCATION:Department of Chemistry\, Lensfield Road\, Cambridge
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