Introduction

This event is suitable for students aged 14-18. What's the link between Lego™ blocks, zero pollution cars, disposable nappies? Over 45,000 young people have enjoyed this fascinating demonstration lecture. After a brief overview of the great variety of physical properties of plastics that make them suitable for various intriguing and surprising applications, students are reminded of the basic concepts of solid, liquids and gases.

Venue

University of Aberdeen

Main Lecture Theatre, University of Aberdeen, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

Organised by

RSC ChemNet jointly organised with and sponsored by Universities of Aberdeen, Abertay, Edinburgh Napier and Strathclyde, Highland Council, Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association, The Institute of Minerals, Materials and Mining and the Worshipful Company of Horners.

Contact information

Dr Margaret Ritchie
Department of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom
44(0)7711810162
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