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Chemistry in the marketplace /

Chemicals are everywhere. Many are natural and safe, others synthetic and dangerous. Or is it the other way around? Walking through the supermarket, you might ask yourself: Should I be eating organic food? Is that anti-wrinkle cream a gimmick? Is it worth buying BPA-free plastics?This new edition of...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Selinger, B. K. (Benjamin Klaus) (Author), Barrow, Russell (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Clayton, South VIC, Australia : CSIRO Publishing, 2017.
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Molecular musings
  • Chemistry of health and risk
  • Chemistry of surfaces
  • Chemistry in the laundry
  • Chemistry in the kitchen
  • Chemistry in the dining room
  • Biochemistry of metabolism and sport
  • Chemistry of cosmetics
  • Chemistry in the medicine cabinet
  • Chemistry of plastics and glass
  • Chemistry of fibres, fabrics and other yarns
  • Chemistry in the garden
  • Chemistry of hardware and stationery
  • Chemistry in the swimming pool
  • Chemistry at the beach
  • Biological effects of metals and metalloids
  • Chemistry in the energy sector
  • Chemistry of ionising radiation
  • Experiments
  • Appendixes.