Bibliograph

The chemistry book, from gunpowder to graphene, 250 milestones in the history of chemistry, Derek B. Lowe

Type

Label

The chemistry book, from gunpowder to graphene, 250 milestones in the history of chemistry, Derek B. Lowe

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The chemistry book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

903424609

Responsibility statement

Derek B. Lowe

Sub title

from gunpowder to graphene, 250 milestones in the history of chemistry

Summary

"From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe traces the most important--and surprising--chemical discoveries"--Amazon

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