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SUMMARY:MERCURY - WINDOW ON THE INVISIBLE - Dr Andrea Sella\, University C
 ollege London
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CONTACT:Jane Snaith
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. He is also a popularizer of chemistry contributing to series
  including Chemistry A Volatile History\, The Secret Life of Chaos\, Scien
 ce and Islam and Gastronuts. He also writes Classic Kit\, a historical col
 umn in RSC’s Chemistry World. He currently holds an EPSRC Senior Media F
 ellowship.\n\nThe AGM of the SCI Cambridge & Great Eastern Section Committ
 ee will take place at 18:30\, before the public lecture. Light refreshment
 s will be provided.\n\n \nFree admission to lecture.\n\nOpen to the public
 . Suitable for GCSE students.\n\nNo tickets\, so arrive early to get a goo
 d seat.\n\nOrganised by SCI Cambridge & Great Eastern Region & RSC Mid-Ang
 lia Section\n\nContact: John Wilkins\, john.wilkins@mologic.co.uk\n\n
LOCATION:Wolfson Lecture Theatre\, Department of Chemistry
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