The material properties of clay | How It Works
Mark Miodownik explains of the material properties of clay.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 1'07''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- Building & Construction | Materials science, including material properties, chemical composition, degradation, failure and effects of environmental conditions.
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: How It Works
- Episode: Ceramics
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