The First World War - its chemical origins - 10 November 2011

Thursday 10 November 2011 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm

This lecture is being held twice.  Firstly in Forth Valley College, Falkirk at 2.00pm and then in the Ineos Exhibition Centre Grangemouth at 7.00pm.  All are equally welcome at either venue.

Light refreshments will be served prior to the evening talk.

Although poison gases were first employed in the 1914-18 war, the consequent fatalities were relatively few compared to the millions who perished through the application of high explosives and synthetic propellants. The 19th century chemistry which underpinned the industrial production of these materials, particularly in Germany will be the main feature of the talk. Large scale manufacturing organic chemistry really started with the synthetic dyestuff industry, and the lecture will include at least one demonstration of early dyeing.

There are no tickets or charge for this event but an indication of numbers will assist with the catering so please contact the secretary.