Chemical Weapons (Sarin Gas) - Periodic Table of Videos

Discussing chemical weapons, including Sarin and Mustard Gas.
Featuring professors Rob Stockman and Martyn Poliakoff from the University of Nottingham.

[JDspeeder]

Even as a kid, the Professor was already a chemist.

[LeviAEthan]

I've got a molecule of sarin here
Not real sarin?
NO I HAVE ONE SINGLE MOLECULE OF GAS HERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?

[Tunechi_Lee]

I would love to see an episode about protective suits and the special lab equipment and techniques used to protect yourself. I know you love safety Professor, and I'm sure Neil wouldn't mind wearing the suit.

[henanren]

"Just let me warm up the neurotoxins." -GLaDOS

[DudokX]

I love how Rob clearly explains how molecules work.

[jeremyburleson]

We are all now on the NSA list, thanks youtube

[wolfenstien]

I really love that old guy, I could probably listen to him for days.

[blammular]

harmless professor in gas mask = stuff of nightmares

[k.c.lejeune]

Prof. Rob has the most soothing pleasant voice to listen to.

[CrossWindsPat]

When will I be able to have ATP shakes and replace food altogether?

[punishedexistence]

As a chemist, I found this extremely interesting. Thank you for making this video, guys!

[joshbonds]

I once heard that the antidote for a nerve agent ( I can't recall if it was sarin or VX ) was lethal if the user had not actually been exposed. Is this true? I started wondering about this when the explanation for the chemical interaction of the sarin antidote was given.

[matthewhall]

The first thing that came to mind right before I clicked this video was “this is how you end up on more watchlists”

[FPCCEM]

know this is a bit of an old video to be commenting on. But this was a great visual for me. We learned a lot of this chemistry during one of my paramedic classes. Mark I and Mark II kits used for field treatment of nerve agents, or organophosphate poisoning also included Atropine. We no longer carry Pralidoxime and our protocols change to an Atropine only treatment. Could you explain the chemistry behind how Atropine alone works to counteract nerve agents or how the combination of the two work together. I'd also love to see more videos about the chemistry behind more of the medications I use in the field. The way you format videos gives a visual and I feel helps immensely.

[OeNoesRAWR]

I met him when I attended one of the University open days, he's as humble as he seems in the videos!

[ewauvwas]

Now I am really afraid of chemical warfare... Sarin is scary!!

[mrdixon]

Speaking about the gas mask I once did a university placement studying Radon; and again it was found that activated charcoal made from coconut shell is the most efficient absorbent. Even more so when cooled by liquid nitrogen. A cryogenically cooled-gas-mask may function even more effectively than a standard one. Interesting stuff.

[allthebluelights]

I wish I had you guys for science classes. I've learned more your videos, than I did in class😂😅

[Torskel]

It's hard to hear what he says cuz his hair is too mesmerizing

[erictaylor]

12:30 Indeed, considering that you combat troops ARE equipped and protected I would say that it is civilians, rather than solders, who are the INTENDED targets of chemical weapons. This is most likely why they were not used in WWII and their use, even in modern warfare is so limited.
  Now I can see the use of such weapons as a detraction, if the enemy troops are busy caring for civilian casualties they can't attack you. I think it's clear they are meany to harm civilians more than troops.