Home / Series / Understanding the Periodic Table / Aired Order / Season 1 / Episode 24

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 internationally collaborative.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created May 1, 2022 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified July 1, 2024 by
    pthw199 mod