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.
Inhoudsopgave
Fantastic Metal Ions and How to Catch Them;
Rhubarb, an Emperor and the Butler’s Pride;
Mining, Magnets and Making New Elements;
On Poisoning, Self-poisoning and the Euro;
Down to Earth Chemistry;
Chemicals from Trees and How the Pacific Yew Was Saved;
Molecules and Murderers – The Art of Detection and Measuring;
Metal Medications and Metals Versus Medicines;
Blood, Iron and Body Metals;
Vanishing Warships and Sugary Gold
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