
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Earlier this week, Calgary police closed off several blocks of Manchester industrial park to dispose of some dangerous chemicals that were discovered outside a local business. It was identified as picric acid. What is it and why would it be here in Calgary? And why did a bomb squad have to show to get rid of it? Sarah chats with Dr. Ian Hunt, Senior Instructor, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Calgary.
By Corus RadioEarlier this week, Calgary police closed off several blocks of Manchester industrial park to dispose of some dangerous chemicals that were discovered outside a local business. It was identified as picric acid. What is it and why would it be here in Calgary? And why did a bomb squad have to show to get rid of it? Sarah chats with Dr. Ian Hunt, Senior Instructor, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Calgary.

4 Listeners

3 Listeners

1 Listeners

7 Listeners

0 Listeners

0 Listeners

1 Listeners

219 Listeners

81 Listeners

557 Listeners

6 Listeners

3 Listeners

15 Listeners

5 Listeners

10 Listeners

2 Listeners

58 Listeners

39 Listeners

1 Listeners

1 Listeners

4 Listeners