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Superheavy Atoms and the Transfermium Wars

In this lesson, turn to the very end of the periodic table and delve into the so-called “superheavy” elements. Learn about the contentious Cold War history behind row seven of the periodic table and how the quest to complete the table moved from politically fraught to inter-nationally collaborative.

English
  • Originally Aired June 9, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created May 12, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified May 12, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu