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How chemists think about structure

1:49Chemistry · Engineering · Materials Science and Engineering · Science & Math

What does a chemist see when looking at a steel beam or iron pan? Learn a fundamental skill that chemists use to make connections between the structure and function of materials all around us.

Featuring: Dr. David Grimes
Topics covered: chemistry, material science

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