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_aShipley, Maynard, _d1872-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe wonders of radium |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aLittle blue book ; no. 1000 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2025-02-17 | ||
| 508 | _aTim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Wonders of Radium" by Maynard Shipley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book explores the properties, applications, and significance of radium, a revolutionary element discovered by Marie Curie. The narrative delves into both the practical and theoretical aspects of radium, exemplifying its applications in various fields, including medicine, geology, and industrial uses. The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of radium’s discovery, its radioactive properties, and how it has transformed scientific understanding. Shipley discusses the historical context of radium's use, particularly its efficacy in cancer treatment and other medical conditions. The author explains complex concepts about the radioactive decay of radium, the sources of radium, and the processes involved in its extraction. Furthermore, the book estimates the age of the Earth through radioactivity and highlights various innovative applications of radium, from illuminating watches to aiding in the growth of plants. Overall, "The Wonders of Radium" paints a picture of an element that captivated both the scientific community and the public, underlining its potential and challenges at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cGirard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1926 |
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| 653 | _aRadium | ||
| 653 | _aRadium -- Therapeutic use | ||
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_aHaldeman-Julius, E. _q(Emanuel), _d1888-1951 |
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