9781332720224 - The Discovery of Oxygen, Vol. 2: Experiments (Classic Reprint) di Scheele, Carl Wilhelm (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This historical book delves into the discoveries made by the author regarding air and fire. Through a series of experiments, the author demonstrates the existence of two distinct types of air: ordinary air, which is necessary for combustion, and re-air, which supports the burning process. The author also explores the role of phlogiston, a then-hypothesized substance believed to be released during combustion, in these processes. The book provides valuable insights into the understanding of the nature of air and re that prevailed during the 18th century, making it a significant contribution to the history of chemistry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Discovery of Oxygen, Vol. 2: ExperimentsHE portions of Scheele s Chemical Treatise on Air and Fire here reproduced in English are intended to form a companion volume to No. 7 of the Club Reprints, which co.