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Rediscovery of the Elements: Mineral Waters and Spectroscopy (open access)

Rediscovery of the Elements: Mineral Waters and Spectroscopy

Article describing the career of Robert Bunsen and the history of spectroscopy and its use in mineral analysis. The discovery of cesium and rubidium using spectroscopy on mineral water is included. In addition, the authors offer tourist information regarding locations pertinent to Bunsen and certain mineral water springs.
Date: Autumn 2008
Creator: Marshall, James L., 1940- & Marshall, Virginia R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Story Behind the Cover (open access)

The Story Behind the Cover

Article explaining the front cover of issue 3 of volume 99 of The Hexagon, which features a painting of mice around a Bunsen burner. James Marshall discusses the picture and how it relates to the history of chemistry.
Date: Autumn 2008
Creator: Marshall, James L., 1940- & Marshall, Virginia R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rediscovery of the Elements: Klaproth (open access)

Rediscovery of the Elements: Klaproth

Article describing the life and career of Martin Heinrich Klaproth, including his discoveries of uranium and zirconium. Tourist information regarding locations significant to his history is included.
Date: Summer 2008
Creator: Marshall, James L., 1940- & Marshall, Virginia R.
System: The UNT Digital Library