{"product_id":"the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-revelations-the-everyday-world-of-metal-ions-9781788010948","title":"The Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations: The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.   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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI 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. -- Carla Pretorius, Stellenbosch University * https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/0889311X.2019.1687459 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFantastic 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","brand":"Royal Society of Chemistry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48741568446807,"sku":"9781788010948","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-revelations-the-everyday-world-of-metal-ions-9781788010948","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}