{"product_id":"the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-revelations-the-everyday-world-of-metal-ions-paperback","title":"Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations: The Everyday World of Metal Ions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLars Öhrström\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaychelle Burks\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJacques Covès\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing a foreword by popular science communicator Dr Raychelle Burks of St. Edward's University, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165748990087,"sku":"9781788010948","price":42.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5481a4204f5ca40a00a006b38f4166de.webp?v=1733315854","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-revelations-the-everyday-world-of-metal-ions-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}