ChemMatters Archive
ChemMatters is produced by the American Chemical Society in October, December, February, and April. The archive gives you access to all of ChemMatters’ past articles, dating back to February 1983. The most recently released issue is available through a complimentary subscription, if you chose to receive one when you joined AACT.
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Retiring Old TiresSomewhere around 300 million used tires are generated each year in the United States. Sometimes gigantic piles of them catch fire with devastating results. What can be done with old tires? The world can only use so many tire swings.
Issue Date | April 2007
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The Captivating Chemistry of CoinsDid you ever wonder how a soda machine knows when someone tries to slip it a Canadian dime? There's a lot of chemistry behind coins.
Issue Date | April 2007
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The Death of Alexander LitvinenkoAs this issue goes to press, the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko remains unsolved. The poisoning case involves police and intelligence officials from three different countries as well as Interpol, the international police force.
Issue Date | April 2007
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ChemHistory | Alice A. Ball: Young Chemist Gave Hope to MillionsTry to imagine the unthinkable scenario in which you are forcibly removed from your home and deposited in one of
the bleakest places on earth. But then, a young African-American woman's discovery provides you with relief, and maybe a cure—from leprosy!Issue Date | February 2007
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ChemSumer | The Sun: Fusion at WorkFrom the dawn's early light to the twilight's last gleaming, take a tour through the center of our closest star. Over 15 million K—yow! That's hot!
Issue Date | February 2007
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NASCAR: Chemistry on the Fast TrackChemists, start your engines! Get revved up over the science of auto racing. You may be surprised to learn how much chemistry goes down at the track.
Issue Date | February 2007
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Question From the Classroom | February 2007What's up with that Mentos and Coke geyser?
Issue Date | February 2007
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Your Colorful FoodGreen ketchup, apples dyed pink to look like strawberries, and red bugs used to color soft drinks. Was there really
Such a thing as "sugar of lead?" Take a look at what's in your food.Issue Date | February 2007
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ChemHistory | The Race for lodineWho knew scientists could drum up so much drama? An exposé on the backroom dealings and strange characters involved in the discovery of new elements.
Issue Date | December 2006
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ChemSumer | Sticky Situations: The Wonders of GlueGlue: handy tool or childhood snack? You'll be the judge after reading all about the wild world of glue.
Issue Date | December 2006