Un paseo por la historia del mercurio. Almadén y sus minas reconocidas como EuChemS Historical Landmark 2019
- Antonio M. Rodríguez García
- Ángel Hernández Sobrino
- Mar Zarzalejos Prieto
- Manuel Castillo Martos
- Rosa del Carmen Rodríguez Martín-Doimeadios
- M. Antonia Herrero Chamorro
ISSN: 1575-3417, 2792-5250
Year of publication: 2021
Issue: 4
Pages: 300-311
Type: Article
More publications in: Anales de Química de la RSEQ
Abstract
Thanks to the recognition given to Almadén and its mines by EuChemS, Europe will mark on its map a region that has lived by and for Mercury. This metal has a lot of history and interests both at a chemical level and in many other sectors and has given life to many spectacular moments and monuments that we recommend you to know and visit, but so that when you come you can fully enjoy this fantastic enclave we recommend you to read this article, where we want you to walk previously through its history and know why and for what is mercury there and to understand how it has been fundamental in the region and in its life, having this metal in its lands. Initially, this contribution describes what this recognition means and how and when it was granted, as well as some fantastic contributions from four experts that allow us to live and better understand a history that should be known and in which chemistry and other fundamental sciences have been and will always be present.