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The Chemistry Book
Derek B Lowe
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From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry
出版Union Square + ORM, 2016-02-09
主題Science / Chemistry / GeneralScience / HistoryScience / Essays
ISBN14549172889781454917281
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=bIikEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry.

This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments and mind-blowing mysteries.

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 introduces readers to this endlessly fascinating branch of science.