Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations
The Everyday World of Metal Ions
$72.87
- Paperback
211 pages
- Release Date
6 December 2018
Summary
Pink warships that vanish at dusk, urinary maladies of an emperor, and a gold test for cocaine – behold the chemistry of metal ions as never before.
In this book you will learn about the sarcophagus molecule, the Chen-Kao test, and how murderers can be caught blue-handed with the wonders of glowing luminol. You will also meet the hidden chemistry of metal ions in everyday life, from the clever modern devices that measure blood-sugar levels, to the leather on your shoes and chewing gu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788010948 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1788010949 |
| Author: | Lars Öhrström, Jacques Covès, Raychelle Burks |
| Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Imprint: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 211 |
| Release Date: | 6 December 2018 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 152mm x 228mm |
Critics Review
I would recommend this book to anyone that has a keen interest in the history of chemistry or is fascinated by the wondrous tales accompanying different elements and molecules.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has a keen interest in the history of chemistry or is fascinated by the wondrous tales accompanying different elements and molecules.
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