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Chemistry at the races : the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory /

This resource demonstrates how a combination of modern techniques is used to ensure that horseracing is both fair and prevents abuse of the horses involved. Based on the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) located near Newmarket in the UK, the book comprises five sections of student ma...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Pack, Maria, Osborne, Colin, Lister, Ted
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This resource demonstrates how a combination of modern techniques is used to ensure that horseracing is both fair and prevents abuse of the horses involved. Based on the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) located near Newmarket in the UK, the book comprises five sections of student material. First, an overview of the work of HFL is presented, followed by sections on immunoassay, metabolism and chromatography. Teachers' notes are also included. Following the explanatory text are questions, which assist with understanding and also illustrate real-life applications of the chemical.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (45 pages)
ISBN:9781847551122
1847551122
0854043853
9780854043859
Acceso:University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus.