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Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 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
