Chemistry in the marketplace / Ben Selinger.
By: Selinger, B. K. (Benjamin Klaus)
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BookPublisher: Sydney ; London : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1986Edition: 3rd ed.Description: 674 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0729502554.Subject(s): ChemistryDDC classification: 540 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 540 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00007099 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This invaluable reference book explains the chemistry we encounter in our daily life in terms that everyone can understand. Makes chemistry come alive and is illustrated with fascinating anecdotes, interesting snippets of information and experiments which further clarify the topics.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Some basic chemical ideas -- Chemistry in the laundry:soaps detergents and other cleaning agents -- Chemistry in the kitchen -- Chemistry in the boudoir -- Chemistry in the garden -- The chemistry of hardware and software: plastics, glass and metals -- The chemistry of hardware and software: fabrics -- The chemistry of hardware and software: paints and other popular products -- Chemistry in the medicine cabinet -- Chemistry of energy: the car and other energy users -- Chemistry in the dining room: food additives -- The heavy metals -- Experiments in consumer chemistry -- Consumer information.