Kurt Zosel, Germany, first patented supercritical fluid extraction in 1963; answer to Guess the Chemist (15)
50th Anniversary: Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Traveling the World with Chemistry: A Chemist’s Journey
In 1953, Tetsuo Nozoe, pioneer in nonbenzenoid chemistry, went on a four-month tour of 120 chemistry laboratories – Track his journey
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200th Anniversary: Anders Ekeberg’s Death
Anders Ekeberg discovered the element tantalum despite being partially sighted and deaf; answer to Guess the Chemist (14)
Guess the Chemist (14)
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145th Birthday: Theodore William Richards
Theodore W. Richards provided accurate masses for 30 elements, the first experimental evidence of isotopes; answer to Guess the Chemist (13)
A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (3)
The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm
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A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (2)
What is an ergot-infested grain kernel? Part 2 looks at the life-cycle of the fungus, how it contributed to the Salem witch trials, and a self test