Modern Marvels · SEASON 14
Acid
Episode 35 · 2007-10-01
- Documentary
Episode overview
It is the most widely produced chemical in the world and possibly the most dangerous. Take a look at the many uses of acid. See how the military harnesses acid to make the explosive “Comp B-4.” Visit a sulfuric acid plant to see how acid can take the stain out of stainless steel and learn how it can be mixed to dissolve precious metal. At the Heinz vinegar plant discover why acid’s sour taste is sweet. Finally, learn how acid loving bacteria in Yellowstone National Park may hold the key to a biological industrial revolution and meet a mad scientist who will demonstrate how acid can hollow out a penny and turn a hot dog to sludge!
44 minutes
Season 14 episodes
1. Balls2007-01-17
2. Environmental Tech2007-01-24
3. Canning2007-01-31
4. Pumps2007-02-07
5. Ice2007-02-11
6. More Ice2007-02-11
7. The Destroyer2007-02-13
8. Star Trek Tech2007-02-18
9. Weapons of Mass Destruction2007-02-21
10. Barbarian Battle Tech2007-03-07
11. Dams2007-03-28
12. Yard Tech2007-04-12
13. More Military Movers2007-04-18
14. Deep Sea Salvage2007-05-02
15. Welding2007-05-09
16. 60s Tech2007-05-16
17. It Came From Outer Space2007-05-16
18. World's Strongest II2007-05-23
19. Engineering Disasters of the '70s2007-05-30
20. 70s Tech2007-05-30
21. Truck Stops2007-06-13
22. Fertilizer2007-06-20
23. Cheese2007-06-27
24. Saws2007-07-18
25. Aluminum2007-07-25
26. Sticky Stuff2007-07-30
27. Chocolate2007-08-06
28. Bedroom Tech2007-08-13
29. Vacuums2007-08-23
30. Traps2007-08-27
31. Nature Tech: Volcanoes2007-08-29
32. Star Wars Tech2007-09-03
33. Extreme Aircraft II2007-09-20
34. Deep Freeze2007-09-25
35. Acid2007-10-01
36. World's Sharpest2007-10-11
37. Engineering Disasters 212007-10-25
38. Environmental Tech II2007-11-12
39. Corn2007-11-19
40. The Pig2007-11-27
41. Rocks2007-12-03
42. Most Shocking2007-12-10
43. Cold Cuts2007-12-17
44. Fast Food Tech2007-12-24
