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Substances Up Close episodes
- Sulfur: The Yellow Beauty
Elastic rubber, the smell of burning matches, the smoke above a battlefield, hot volcanic breath, God’s punishment, and unquenchable flames of Hell. What do these have in common? Sulfur! The beautiful yellow element behind it all, in today’s episode.
17 min - Capsaicin: The Essence of Spiciness
Like spicy food? Then you will like this episode! It's about capsaicin — one of the most important spicy substances found in chili peppers. Enjoy!
18 min - Ethylene: Double Benefit
Ethylene is quite an important gas both for humanity and nature. It lets us produce stuff like plastic bags, and it’s crucial for development of many plants and their crops. Enjoy!
13 min - 2 min
- Carbon Monoxide: Deadly and Undetectable
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, undetectable by human senses. It kills about 30,000 people every year worldwide. Where we encounter it and how to protect yourself — find out in this episode!
19 min - Iron: The Pillar of Civilization
Iron is the most important metal for humanity. We dive into the forms of iron found in nature, how it's produced, its alloys, and how to fight rust. Enjoy!
16 min
About Substances Up Close
From the publisher's feed
Interested in chemistry? Then you're in the right place. Substances Up Close is a chemistry podcast about the substances that shape civilization and everyday life, from iron and sulfuric acid to…
polyethylene and vitamin C. My name is Denis Koshevoi, a chemist and chemistry tutor, and I'll be your host.
The concept is simple: one episode, one substance. In each episode we’ll explore a substance: its properties, the history behind it, and how it’s used. You’ll also learn important chemical concepts and, from time to time, some practical tips that will help you stay informed and make your life a little easier.
No chemistry background? No problem. This podcast is for everyone. I’ve been tutoring chemistry for more than five years, so I know how to explain things in a clear, accessible, and interesting way.
Hope you enjoy it. Happy listening!
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If you need chemistry tutoring: https://taplink.cc/provko
Recognition for the music you hear in episodes:
Spacewalk by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deckRoyalty
Free Music | https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/