The Chemical Reporter

Podcast-Episode from 29.08.2007

 

What is concrete made of?

 

The history of concrete begins in ancient Rome. The Romans found a way to produce artificial stone – with which they constructed the Colosseum, for example, and the famous Pantheon Dome. Even after thousands of years, we still marvel at these antique buildings. The composition of concrete has remained essentially the same since then. Our Chemical Reporter explains the details.

 

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In these entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Let the answers surprise you.

Test of effect of fungicide against fungal disease powdery mildew on cucumbers. © BASF – The Chemical Company

What are fungicides?


Mirror at a wall © Annette Staack - www.fotolia.de

Why does a mirror grow dark?


Glysantin® - engine coolants from BASF

How do engine coolants work?


How is artificial rain produced?


Burning sparkler © Peter Walenzyk - www.fotolia.de

How does a sparkler work?


Bottled beer © Roman Sigaev - www.fotolia.de

How do you brew non-alcoholic beer?


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