{"product_id":"gold-christopher-corti-9781420065237","title":"Gold: Science and Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold is used in a wide range of industrial and medical applications and accounts for over 10 percent of the annual demand for metal, worth billions of dollars annually. While much has been written about the mystique and trade of gold, very little has been written about the science and technology in which it is involved. Edited by two respected authorities from the World Gold Council, \u003cstrong\u003eGold: Science and Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e provides researchers with the definitive handbook on the current science and applications of this valuable and beautiful precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with contributions from the world's leading experts, this volume brings in authoritative information from a number of sciences, including chemistry, physics, nanotechnology and metallurgy. The book presents a myriad of applications, ranging from electronics to medicine and optics. A comprehensive overview chapter provides historical perspectives of the element and each chapter describes potential further uses, including applications currently being developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Applications in Use Today Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDental\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectronics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePollution Control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCatalysts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eNanotechnology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Corti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420065238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420065237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2010","brand":"Christopher Corti","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088199954687,"sku":"9781420065237","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dcb235e7-ac32-4e07-8926-b142f3c1b1e0.jpg?v=1769103612","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gold-christopher-corti-9781420065237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}