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OCTOBER 2012

Volume 70/7

Mole Day Social Event and October Section Meeting

“The ACS Network and Beyond – Social Tools for Chemists”Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Free Dessert Social

DoubleTree Hotel • 4727 Concord Pike • Wilmington, DE

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CHAIR’S COLUMNCHAIR’S COLUMNCHAIR’S COLUMNCHAIR’S COLUMNAs the year winds down, we still have anumber of activities on the horizon. TheOctober 23 meeting will be a Mole Daynetworking event, featuring ACS staffmembers speaking about the ACS Networkand social media. The Executive Committeewill meet with our speakers in theafternoon to learn how the ACS Networkcan be used for governance communication.The presentation to the general member-ship will begin at 7 pm, followed by adessert social at 8 pm. This will be a fun,FREE event, and I hope many of you willcome out to catch up with your friendsand meet your section officers.

On November 15, the Delaware Section isthe co-host with the Philadelphia Sectionfor the annual Ullyot Lecture at the ChemicalHeritage Foundation in Philadelphia. Thisyear’s awardee is Paul Anastas of YaleUniversity, one of the fathers of greenchemistry. This promises to be a greattalk. Don’t let the prospect of driving toPhiladelphia put you off! The CHF iseasy to reach from I-95, and they offerparking at a greatly reduced rate at theBourse garage. If enough members areinterested in attending, we can arrange forgroup transportation – so please let meknow!

Our National Chemistry Week celebration,which has Nanotechnology as its focus,will be on Saturday, November 3, at theIndependence School. The ACS hasreplaced the popular poster contest withan illustrated poem contest. We hope tohave a large number of entries this year!Please share the information with yourchildren’s teachers and note that thoseentries are due well in advance. As always,our NCW event will have lots of hands-onactivities from noon to 3, followed by thehugely popular chemistry demonstrationshow by Mike Stemniski. Thanks inadvance to our organizers, Kate Opperand Maggie Schooler.

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DELAWARE SECTION OFFICERSAndrea E. Martin . . . . . . Chair(610) 499-4515 Widener University

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Kathleen L. Opper . . . . Past Chair(302) 695-3244 DuPont

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Tiffany Hoerter . . . . . . Chair-Elect(302) 695-3032 DuPont

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Julie Brady. . . . . Secretary(302) 453-3786 Delaware Technical Community College

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Mary Jo Bock . . . . . . . Treasurer(302) 695-3271 DuPont

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DIRECTORSLois Weyer (2010-2012)

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Allison Moore (2011-2013)(302) 995-4140 [email protected]

Jeffrey L. Moore (2012-2014) (302) 631-0314 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

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COUNCILORSJohn Gavenonis (2010-2012)

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Tiffany Hoerter (2011-2013)(302) 695-3032 DuPont

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Maggie Schooler (2011-2013)(302) 695-3311 DuPont

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ALTERNATE COUNCILORSNorman W. Henry (2010-2012)

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CHEMVETSTOPIC: “MECHANICAL RELIABILITY OF SILICATE GLASSES”SPEAKER: Dr. Suresh Gulati, Research Fellow and Consultant, Corning Inc.

DATE: October 16, 2012PLACE: DuPont Chestnut Run Laboratories

TIME: 12:00 Noon Lunch (Bldg. 700 Administration Bldg.)1:00 Lecture (Bldg. 713 auditorium)

INFORMATION:George Parshall (658-2066; [email protected])

ABSTRACT:This talk will focus on the mechanical properties of silicate, also known as inorganic,glasses. If left pristine, these are the strongest materials known to man. Yet, they mustwithstand the damage commonly encountered in day-to-day usage of glass products. Suchdamage reduces their tensile strength by two orders of magnitude, thereby requiring alarge safety factor in product design for lifetime reliability. Corning and other glass com-panies have expended significant resources in understanding this “weakness” of inorgan-ic glasses and found ways to overcome it. Following a brief description of molecular struc-ture of this amorphous material and its nanostrength, I will cite examples of specialtyglass products with high mechanical reliability that have contributed to the growth ofCorning and other glass companies. These will include dinnerware, fiber optics, spacewindows, cathode ray tubes, display glass, Gorilla glass, large telescope mirror blanks,etc. Recent advances in making thin, yet damage resistant, glasses will also be reviewedbriefly.

NEXT MEETING:On Tuesday, November 20, Dr. Bruce Chase (Pair Technologies) will speak on “InfraredSpectroscopy: Lessons Learned about Technology Start-Up Companies”.



October Section Meeting of theDelaware Section of ACS

Social Networking, and a Mole Day Social Event!

Date: September 27, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm Presentation, “The ACS Network and Beyond –Social Tools for Chemists”

8:00 pm Dessert social (cash bar) Come learn how social networking can benefit you, mingle with friends, meet the local sectionofficers, and celebrate Mole Day! Members of neighboring sections are invited to join us.

Location:DoubleTree Wilmington, 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803

Cost: FREE! But please make a reservation so we have enough food!

Deadline:Methods of registration:1. Use the link provided on the section website, http://delacs.sites.acs.org, or in the Del-Chem

Bulletin distribution announcement to register online.2. E-mail [email protected] to receive a link to online registration.

Members who are unable to register online should call Andrea Martin at 610-499-4515

Abstracts:Social media is everywhere, but is it useful? This presentation will cover how chemists canmake use of the ACS Network and other social tools (LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) intheir professional and volunteer activities. We will show some of the basics, and explanationsof functionality and real-life examples will be shown. Finally, we will show when thedifferent tools might be used and how to use them together.

Speakers:Both Chris McCarthy and Christine Schmidt are on staff at the American Chemical Society.Chris has been with the ACS for more than five years and currently serves as the SocialMedia Manager in the Membership and Scientific Division. He has a background in PRand communication. Christine, an ACS staffer for more than 19 years, has worked in theEducation, Membership, Publications, and IT divisions. She holds a Ph.D. in chemistry andis currently a senior product manager in ACS Web Strategy and Operations.


Celebrate National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2012!Celebrate National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2012!

Theme: “Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science!”

Save the date!

When: November 3, 2012

Where: The Independence School

1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Time: Noon-4pm

This year, we celebrate 25 years of National Chemistry Week with the topic of

nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is all round us and has applications to the

environment, energy, materials, and health. Whether it’s the nanoscience used in

environmental cleanup; to develop more efficient lighting; to make stronger, lighter,

and durable materials; or to make nanomedicine that help us get well, chemistry and

nanoscience improve our daily lives.

K-12 Contest:

The national illustrated poem contest is focused on “Nanotechnology:

The Smallest BIG Idea in Science!” Participants are encouraged to illustrate concepts

related to the nanotechnology theme as they relate to the environment, energy, materials,

and health. The illustrated poems relate to common applications of chemistry that

people might not normally think is related to chemistry. Each year National Chemistry

Week reaches millions of people with positive messages about the contributions of chemistry.

Join in the celebration of NCW 2012! Visit www.acs.org/ncw for more information.




Call for NominationsCall for NominationsDelaware Section AwardThe purpose of this award is to recognize conspicuous scientific achievement in an areaof chemistry or chemical engineering by a Delaware Section member. The Award,established in 1956, is funded by the ACS Delaware Section, and consists of a certificateand honorarium. It will be presented at a spring 2013 Delaware Section meeting, at whichthe recipient is the main speaker. Any member of the ACS Delaware Section may benominated for this award. Nominations, which are processed through the AwardsCommittee, may be based on the member’s single or extended activities. The scientificachievement and contribution should be of such a nature that a meaningful address beforethe Section can be given. Previous recipients may be nominated based on new contributions.Nomination should take the form of a written documentation of achievements andcontributions with supporting references such as patents and publications. The deadlinefor nomination is December 15, 2012.

Tillmanns-Skolnik AwardThe Delaware Section Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the Tillmanns-Skolnik Award to be given in spring 2013. The award is granted for outstanding contributionto the content of Section programs, to the administrative function of the Section, or to theimprovement of the public perception of the Section. Either a single noteworthy achieve-ment or long continuous service may be recognized. Any Delaware Section member cansubmit the name of a nominee and a short description of the nominee’s qualifications forthe award. The nominee cannot be a voting member of the Executive Committee duringthe calendar year prior to the presentation of the award. The deadline for nominations isDecember 15, 2012.

Lillian Webster AwardThis award is given to recognize unusual service or extra-ordinary dedication to theDelaware Section through long term activity or other meritorious work. It is givensporadically at the discretion of the Chair to a non-ACS member who has served theDelaware Section by giving freely of their time for the betterment of the section. The deadlinefor nominations is December 15, 2012.

Submit nominations to the Awards chairman:Norman W. Henry III129 Ballantrae DriveElkton, MD 21921-2982(410) 398-9484E-mail: [email protected]



CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2014 CAROTHERS AWARD

The American Chemical Society, Delaware Section is seeking nominations for the2014 Wallace H. Carothers Award. Presented annually, the award recognizes scientificinnovators who have made outstanding contributions and advances in industrial applicationsof chemistry. The award consists of the Carothers Award Sculpture and a cash awardof $2,000.

The award will be presented at the annual Carothers Award Lecture in April, 2014.Previous award recipients include Donald Tomalia, John Duncia, Ronald Knudsen,Jean Fréchet, Hiroshi Ito, Harry Spinelli, Richard DiMarchi, Alan Davison,Richard Heck, James Stevens, Frances Arnold, Joseph DeSimone, Ching Tang,Robert Langer, Barry Sharpless, Mario Geysen, Walter Kaminsky, Edith Flanigen,Herbert Eleuterio, Ralph Hirschmann, David Bryant, Grant Willson, MurraeBowden, Frank Bovey, Paul Janssen, John Franz, Paul Morgan, Paul Weisz, LewisSarett, Paul Flory, Alan Hay, Louis Plambeck, John Sinfelt, William Baker, CarlMarvel, Herman Mark, and Edwin Land.

Nominations should include the nominee's name, present position, and address; aconcise resume of the nominee's professional career; a narrative summary of thescientific achievements that form the basis for the nomination, including explanations ofthe importance of the work including if possible financial impact; a list of honorsand awards with the dates received and the organizations conferring these; and alist of the nominee's more important publications. Additional supportingletters are encouraged. Send all materials to

Allison B. Moore, Ph.D.Secretary, Carothers Award [email protected] voice

Applications can also be mailed toAllison B. Moore, Ph.D.Secretary, Carothers Award CommitteeAshland Research Center500 Hercules RoadBuilding 8100/ Room 206Wilmington, DE 19808-1599

If you know of a highly qualified person, but do not want to submit a nomination, pleasecontact the Secretary with the person's name and affiliation by E-mail. The deadline for2014 Carothers Award nomination is November 30, 2012. The nominations submitted afterthe deadline will be considered for future years other than the year of 2014.

The Carothers Lecture Award was established by the Delaware Section of the AmericanChemical Society in 1976 in memory of Wallace H. Carothers, one of the founders of modernpolymer chemistry. The purpose of the award is to honor scientific innovators who havemade outstanding contributions and advances in industrial applications of chemistry. Theaward is sponsored by the Delaware Section and by local chemical companies. The awardconsists of a sculpture, commissioned by the Delaware Section, and a cash prize of $2000.The sculpture consists of two hands holding a benzene ring, depicting a person shapingmolecules. The artist is Mr. Domenico Mortellito, a well known local sculptor, muralist, andpainter, who pioneered the use of synthetic materials in the fine arts.


Special Exhibit at UD Morris LibrarySpecial Exhibit at UD Morris LibraryA special exhibit, entitled “Perfecting Nature: Medicine, Metallurgy, andMysticism, Alchemical Text from the Special Collections,” is available free for anyonewilling to go to the Morris Library on the UD campus in Newark. Its last day isDecember 14, 2012.

There are many ancient alchemical texts on display from all sorts of practitioners.The texts, some hand written, are from the time up until the middle 17th century.They are part of the Special Collections of the UD Library. Explanations of theideas are clearly labeled, so the visitor can understand the reasoning of the writers.There are many beautiful illustrations.

Cecil Dybowski writes, “I had occasion to learn about the exhibit from the curator,Laurie Rizzo, and see it, when I visited her earlier this week to see (and feel!!) firsteditions of other early texts having to do with physical chemistry for my course onthe history of chemistry. In fact, I got to touch an original edition of Newton’s PrincipiaMathematica and of Hooke’s Micrographia, along with books and publications bypeople like Boyle, Leibniz, and Priestley.”




Summer ThoughtsAl Denio

Who Knew? – Can gaseous fluorineexist in nature? Can it be found toexist in the earth’s crust? Given theextreme reactivity of elementalfluorine, my answer would be ofcourse no! Then the July 16 issue ofC&E News arrived with the newsthat chemists at the Technical Universityof Munich used solid state NMR todetect F2 gas in samples of themineral antozonite.

This mineral was documented in1816 as making fluorite miners inBavaria sick to their stomachs.When the mineral is crushed itgives off a nasty odor.

Fluorite is CaF2. In the mineralantozonite there is also some uranium. Thebeta decay of this element is postulated asreducing calcium ions to the metallic state.Fluorine atoms are proposed to form andunite to form F2 molecules that remaintrapped in the mineral. Thus if you happento own a sample of antozonite, do not hit itwith a hammer.

The Olympics – We watched quite a fewhours of the TV coverage. It gives me agreat inferiority complex to see what ayoung human body can accomplish. Evenin my prime (about 50 years ago), I nevercame close to what I saw on TV.

You may have watched Usain Bolt fromJamaica win a gold medal in the 100-meterdash. It only took him 9.63 seconds, whichworks out to about 23.2 miles/hour. He didthis using a redox reaction to generate a

lot of energy quickly. Most of this energywas from the oxidation of carbohydratessince protein and fats oxidize more slowly.I am greatly impressed that our bodychemistry permits such amazing speed. Ihave NEVER run that fast!

On Sunday morning I watched the marathon, a

distance of 26.2 miles. This number is etched

in my brain since I have lost twenty-five

straight marathons. I admit that I did not lose

my first one until age 45. A guy half my age

won that race in Minneapolis.

The challenge of 26.2 miles is energyconservation – the need to have energy leftas you approach the finish line. Thus, onemust control the urge at the start to run likehell. You must control that redox reaction soas not to consume all of your energy supply.

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The race was won by Stephen Kiprotich in 2hours, 8 minutes, and 1 second. He is only23 and this was only his fourth marathon!He was really an “unknown” at this level.The world record is almost 5 minutes fasterbut apparently the slower time was due towarm temperatures.

His race time works out to a speed of about12.3 miles per hour, a bit more than half thespeed of Bolt. To average about 4.9 minutesper mile for over 2 hours is quite impressive!

Curiosity on Mars – Thanks to NASA fora spectacular landing on Mars on August 6.

Now we are receiving photographs of thelanding area. A variety of on board instrumentswill be sending back info on the chemistryand geology of Mars. And then there is thesearch for life. Be careful what you wishfor! We might open up a can of worms upthere. Maybe very intelligent worms couldtell Congress how to get things done? Ormaybe the worms would be good to eat-anew fast food chain could help supportNASA.

Join me at the October meeting

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Delaware Section Annual Education Awards

At the September Delaware Section Meeting, our annual education awardswere presented. The awards and recipients are given below. Congratulationsto all of our awardees!

High School Teacher of the Year – Ms. Leigh Thompson, Tower Hill School

The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in chemistry teaching at the

high school level in Delaware. The selection is made by members of the Education

Committee of the Delaware Section on the basis of an extensive application process.

In addition to a cash award of $250, the recipient becomes eligible for consideration

for the Middle Atlantic Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching

at the next MARM meeting.

College Student Awards – Ms. Alexandra Bayles (Chemical Engineering, Uni-

versity of Delaware), Mr. Aaron Givens (Chemical Biology, Wesley College),

Mr. James McParland (Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware),

Ms. Dan Yang (Chemistry, Delaware State University)

The purpose of the college student awards is to recognize outstanding scholarship

in chemistry and chemical engineering at undergraduate institutions in Delaware.

Recipients are chosen by their respective faculties. Awardees receive a one-year

membership in the American Chemical Society, a subscription to an ACS journal

of their choice, and a certificate of recognition.

Harry W. Blunt Memorial Scholarship – Ms. Tyria L. Forward

This award was established to encourage a student working towards a degree

at Delaware Technical Community College to continue his/her

education by recognizing scholarship and by making a significant contribution to the

educational costs. The award was established in 1989 in memory of former Section

Chair, Harry Blunt. The award of $750 is given to a deserving full-time student for

the second year of study in the Chemistry Technology program based on scholarship

and financial need. A permanent engraved plaque is on display at the college.



CHAIR’S COLUMN continued from page 3

Don’t forget that the Chem Vets have planned interesting meetings for the fall (as theyalways do!). The October meeting is on the mechanical properties of glass – from tele-scope mirrors to fiber optics to cell phones.

As we begin planning the governance transition and start to work on the 2013 budget, Iwant to make you all aware of an issue that will come before the next Executive Commit-tee - the question of the costs and benefits of printing and mailing the DelChem Bulletincompared to an online-only format. We now print fewer than 300 copies of the Bulletineach month, with the exception of the election issue, which is mailed to our 1600+ mem-bers. If we change our Bylaws to permit electronic balloting, as suggested by ACS, thenthe hard copy would no longer be required. An analysis of the costs indicates that the netcost for each of the seven regular (not election) issues is almost $1200, which comes toabout $4 for each and every mailed copy. With voluntary section dues of only $10 peryear, it is clear that we don’t come close to covering our costs for those members who optfor a printed copy. We are very grateful to our advertisers and our advertising manager,Vince Gale, for their support, but we still have to find additional ways to pay for our pub-lication. And on top of it all, because we must use bulk mail (first class postage would beprohibitively expensive), we cannot count on timely delivery of the Bulletin even when wemeet all our printing deadlines.

There are many factors we need to consider, including the number of members who do nothave internet access, how to replace a small number of printed copies that are currentlysent to advertisers and libraries, the cost to publish an on-line only version of the Bulletin(we would still have editing and layout costs, but we would eliminate printing andpostage), what additional fee (if any) members would be willing to pay for a print version,and whether we should be allocating funds to other section programming that might ben-efit a larger number of members. One of my concerns is the ever-growing cost of sectiondinner meetings. We subsidize those costs as much as we can, but the prices are rising tothe point that I fear attendance is suffering. Even our guest prices do not cover the actu-al cost of the dinner and service charges. Should we reduce the number of dinner meet-ings or should we find a way to reallocate section funds to reduce their cost?

I urge you to contact me or the 2013 Chair, Tiffany Hoerter, with your comments. Ourcontact information is found on the masthead page of the Bulletin. Please let us know yourthoughts on the following (or other) questions: How would you prefer to learn about sec-tion activities? Would it make sense to mail a postcard with monthly meeting informationand place the rest of the content on our web site rather than using the DelChem Bulletinfor meeting notices? Do you read the Bulletin? How much are you willing to pay toattend a section dinner meeting? What section activities do you value most? Thanks, asalways, for your dedication to the ACS!

Andi Martin



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