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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.

Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations

The Everyday World of Metal Ions

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    211 pages

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    6 December 2018

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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 gu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781788010948
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
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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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