The Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations: The Everyday World of Metal Ions - Couverture souple

Öhrström, Lars; Covès, Jacques

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1788010949 ISBN 13 : 9781788010948

Editeur : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018

Synopsis

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1788010949
• ISBN 13: 9781788010948
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 233
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• Personne responsable: non disponible