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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 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.
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