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Scerri, Eric R. 1953-

A tale of seven elements A tale of 7 elements Eric Scerri. [Preface: Oliver Sacks] - XXXIII, 270 S. Ill., graph. Darst.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-244) and index

Priority disputes and what constitutes the discovery of an element?Dalton, to the discovery of the periodic system -- The influence of modern physics -- Element 91, protactinium -- Element 72, hafnium -- Element 75, rhenium -- Element 43, technetium -- Element 87, francium -- Element 85, astatine -- Element 61, promethium -- Transuranium elements 93 and beyond.

Priority disputes and what constitutes the discovery of an element? -- Dalton, to the discovery of the periodic system -- The influence of modern physics -- Element 91, protactinium -- Element 72, hafnium -- Element 75, rhenium -- Element 43, technetium -- Element 87, francium -- Element 85, astatine -- Element 61, promethium -- Transuranium elements 93 and beyond

ISBN: 0195391314 hbk. (acid-free paper) : USD 19.95 9780195391312 : hbk. (acid-free paper) : USD 19.95

LCCN: 2013010052

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Periodic table of the elements
Chemical elements

LC Class. No.: QD467

Dewey Class. No.: 546