The chemistry behind special effects in film and television

By Daniel B. Short , Paul D. Badger

Issue 349 | Page 70 | Published Jun 2013

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The chemistry behind practical special effects in the film and television industry is discussed, along with examples of commonly used chemical demonstrations that simulate them in the laboratory.

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