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Uploaded by on May 20, 2010

As the mascots for the London Olympics are revealed (as two droplets of steel), The Professor gives his verdict and discusses the properties of steel. More at http://www.periodicvideos.com/

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  • They should have been made of caesium, in my opinion. That would make the best opening ceremony ever.

  • @DocileBomb That would be a sight in the Olympic Swimming Pool!

  • couldnt you name the video 'Steel'?

    i got a bit confused with the title, until after i watched the video!

    I was waiting for this alloy for quite a while! 5/5

  • @entoris476 Hi, I wouldn't say this was our definitive steel video, just something we did for fun when we heard about the mascots being made of steel... I expect we'll do more on steel soon.

  • what is the professor's actuall name so we can nominate him for a knighthood?

  • @crubba It's Professor Martyn Poliakoff

    Nominations can be sent to either The Prime Minister c/o 10 Downing St or The Queen c/o Buckingham Palace, London.

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  • How about showing a follow-up video that talks about galvanized steel?

    Great series, please make more.

  • sodium would be awesome :D

  • The carbon comes from the coke XD

  • @IAINMAN96 regular steel is used in survival and combat knives, because it is stronger and holds an edge better. Also, sharpening the edge would remove the antirust layer anyway

  • The Professor did "Don't Try This At Home"!

  • Is non stainless steel still used in some domains, Proffesor?

  • I thought normal steel is still used in construction?

  • that is a vary interesting idea

  • @periodicvideos Can Americans nominate you?

  • the japanese have been making swords out of steel ages before those in England

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