Episode number 3 of Series “Atoms for Peace”.
Describes research into the practical and beneficial uses of atomic energy and radioactive materials in agricultural and industrial production. Highlights Gama rays being used to develop better crop species, radioactive cobalt assisting fertiliser research, atomic energy detecting flaws in castings, checking wear on piston rings and, food preservation, synthetic fuel and electric power applications.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000203
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Crops and soils
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Garden fertilizers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Research, Industrial
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Garden fertilizers
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food - Preservation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electric power
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Food - Preservation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)