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Introduction

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 dyestuffs industry, and the lecture will include at least one demonstration of early dyeing. The lecture is part of the Elements programme. The lecture is jointly sponsored by NI Local Section RSC & Analytical Division Northern Ireland.

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Speakers

• Professor Alan Dronsfield RSC Historical Group, United Kingdom

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Sponsorship & supporting organisations

Analytical Division Northern Ireland Ulster Museum Belfast

Venue

Ulster Museum

Lecture Theatre, Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB, United Kingdom

Organised by

Ulster Museum

Contact information

Dr Dermot Hanna
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38 Monaville Avenue, Lisburn, United Kingdom
07894309840
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