2. Overview First Discovered in 1890s while observing cholesterol Flow like liquids, but have a repeating crystalline pattern Reflect polarized light
3. Special Properties Most have 2 melting points Cholesterol Benzoate melts into a cloudy liquid at 145 C Then melts at 178 C into a clear liquid Discovered by Friedrich Reinitzner
4. More Properties Have strong dipoles and are easily polarized The atoms are arranged in a pattern along their axis
5. Real World Applications Liquid crystal displays are in: Television screens (LCD display stands for liquid crystal display) Watch displays Cell phones Almost anything electronic with a screen.