Gold is used in a wide range of industrial and medical applications
and accounts for over 10 percent of the annual demand for metal,
worth billions of dollars annually. While much has been written
about the mystique and trade of gold, very little has been written
about the science and technology in which it is involved. Edited by
two respected authorities from the World Gold Council, Gold:
Science and Applications provides researchers with the definitive
handbook on the current science and applications of this valuable
and beautiful precious metal. Packed with contributions from the
world's leading experts, this volume brings in authoritative
information from a number of sciences, including chemistry,
physics, nanotechnology and metallurgy. The book presents a myriad
of applications, ranging from electronics to medicine and optics. A
comprehensive overview chapter provides historical perspectives of
the element and each chapter describes potential further uses,
including applications currently being developed. Gold Applications
in Use Today Include: Medical Dental Electronics Engineering
Industrial Pollution Control Photography Catalysts Nanotechnology
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