The Sodium Family

Duration: 16 min

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Paul M. Wright

Description: Examines the properties, preparation, and compounds of the sodium family metals. Shows common examples of their uses and the violent reaction between sodium and chlorine, a demonstration often considered too dangerous to be performed in a classroom. Also pictures a new use of molten sodium, for heat transfer at power plants operating on atomic energy.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films