The Amateur Scientist.

Walker, Jearl

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ERIC Number: EJ241053

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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The Amateur Scientist.

Walker, Jearl

Scientific American, v244 n2 p168-75 Feb 1981

Describes a method to detect the presence of microgram quantities of nearly any metal in samples of alloys, minerals, water, and air. This chemical-spot testing technique requires no elaborate equipment and can be done by an amateur. (SK)

Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Metals, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Projects

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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