Chemistry at the Imperial Festival

Arwen Tyler and the Rector demonstrating ‘Elephant’s Toothpaste’ (the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iodide), which got Imperial Festival off to a flying start.

Thousands of visitors including members of the public, alumni, staff and students were in party mood on the Imperial's South Kensington Campus last weekend, as they explored the Imperial Festival - a two day insight into the wonderful and surprising world of life and research at the College. See here for more information.