Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations : The Everyday World of Metal Ions Paperback / softback
by Lars Ohrstrom, Jacques (CNRS Universite Joseph Fourier Grenoble) Coves
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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 gum stuck to their soles. Expect to encounter a fair share of heroes and villains, real and fictional, scientist and layperson.
Such characters include an ex-MI5 employee running a hospital ward in London amid falling German V1 rockets, a notorious racing cyclist, a proud butler and the lady who first proposed nuclear fission (it’s not who you think it is). With engaging, humorous and intelligent prose, the reader will discover the fascinating back-stories of chemical discoveries and inventions where metal ions have played a major role. Featuring a foreword by popular science communicator Dr Raychelle Burks of St.
Edward's University, Texas.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
- Publication Date:06/12/2018
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- ISBN:9781788010948
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
- Publication Date:06/12/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781788010948