Mercury | Chemistry: A Volatile History

Mercury is fourteen times heavier than water, and so dense even a steel bolt will float in it.

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  • Clip length: 2'12''
  • Broadcast year: 2010
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  • Chemistry
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Chemistry: A Volatile History
  • Episode: Discovering the Elements
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