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Focusing on the relationship between materials and technological advancements, this book explores various materials from stone to rare earth magnets. Each chapter delves into the discovery, historical usage, and global impact of a specific material, highlighting its significance and contemporary applications. The text also speculates on future uses, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding how materials shape our world and daily lives.
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Fifty Materials That Make the World, Ian Baker
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- 2018
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- Title
- Fifty Materials That Make the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian Baker
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9783319787640
- Category
- Chemistry
- Description
- Focusing on the relationship between materials and technological advancements, this book explores various materials from stone to rare earth magnets. Each chapter delves into the discovery, historical usage, and global impact of a specific material, highlighting its significance and contemporary applications. The text also speculates on future uses, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding how materials shape our world and daily lives.