User:Mark30pwr/Chemists Ring

The Chemist's Ring is a ring worn by an person who has earned the designation of "Professional Chemist" through the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta (ACPA). The Ring is seen by Professional Chemists as a symbol that the wearer meets the trust and ethical requirements of the ACPA, plus seeing the Ring is a tangible way for the public and other professionals to recognize a Professional Chemist.

The Chemist's Ring is normally worn on the last finger of the dominant (working) hand. The shape of the ring - a hexagon with a circle in the middle - is instantly identifiable to any person with a good knowledge of chemistry as it represents a classic organic chemical: benzene, which when in its pure form is commonly referred to as the benzene ring.

The Chemist's Ring was originally designed by Mr. Eugene Dakin, Ph.D, P.Chem., who as a young chemist designed the ring's mold while working in his family's jewelry business. When other Professional Chemists asked Mr. Dakin about his ring, some discussion followed and with Mr. Dakin's permission, the ACPA adopted the Ring's design.

The ACPA allows other professional chemical societies to adopt the Ring's design.

The Engineer's Ring is similar in concept to the Chemist's Ring.