Author : Sir Humphry Davy
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Page : 56 pages
File Size : 38,64 MB
Release : 1842
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Author : Hasok Chang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 38,69 MB
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 940073932X
This book exhibits deep philosophical quandaries and intricacies of the historical development of science lying behind a simple and fundamental item of common sense in modern science, namely the composition of water as H2O. Three main phases of development are critically re-examined, covering the historical period from the 1760s to the 1860s: the Chemical Revolution (through which water first became recognized as a compound, not an element), early electrochemistry (by which water’s compound nature was confirmed), and early atomic chemistry (in which water started out as HO and became H2O). In each case, the author concludes that the empirical evidence available at the time was not decisive in settling the central debates and therefore the consensus that was reached was unjustified or at least premature. This leads to a significant re-examination of the realism question in the philosophy of science and a unique new advocacy for pluralism in science. Each chapter contains three layers, allowing readers to follow various parts of the book at their chosen level of depth and detail. The second major study in "complementary science", this book offers a rare combination of philosophy, history and science in a bid to improve scientific knowledge through history and philosophy of science.
Author : British Library
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Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,52 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Reference
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Page : 792 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Books
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Author : British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Page : 640 pages
File Size : 21,68 MB
Release : 1966
Category : English imprints
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Author : British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books
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Page : 1288 pages
File Size : 49,13 MB
Release : 1967
Category : English imprints
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Author : Henry Sotheran Ltd
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Page : 198 pages
File Size : 35,84 MB
Release : 1939
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Author : Salvatore Califano
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 43,2 MB
Release : 2012-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 364228180X
In this historical volume Salvatore Califano traces the developments of ideas and theories in physical and theoretical chemistry throughout the 20th century. This seldom-told narrative provides details of topics from thermodynamics to atomic structure, radioactivity and quantum chemistry. Califano’s expertise as a physical chemist allows him to judge the historical developments from the point of view of modern chemistry. This detailed and unique historical narrative is fascinating for chemists working in the fields of physical chemistry and is also a useful resource for science historians who will enjoy access to material not previously dealt with in a coherent way.
Author : Dmitri Bessarabov
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,10 MB
Release : 2018-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0081028318
PEM Water Electrolysis, a volume in the Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Primers series presents the most recent advances in the field. It brings together information that has thus far been scattered in many different sources under one single title, making it a useful reference for industry professionals, researchers and graduate students. Volumes One and Two allow readers to identify technology gaps for commercially viable PEM electrolysis systems for energy applications and examine the fundamentals of PEM electrolysis and selected research topics that are top of mind for the academic and industry community, such as gas cross-over and AST protocols. The book lays the foundation for the exploration of the current industrial trends for PEM electrolysis, such as power to gas application and a strong focus on the current trends in the application of PEM electrolysis associated with energy storage. - Presents the fundamentals and most current knowledge in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers - Explores the technology gaps and challenges for commercial deployment of PEM water electrolysis technologies - Includes unconventional systems, such as ozone generators - Brings together information from many different sources under one single title, making it a useful reference for industry professionals, researchers and graduate students alike
Author : Anders Lennartson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 50,45 MB
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030491943
This book tells the story of two of the most important figures in the history of chemistry. Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742–1786) was the first to prepare oxygen and realise that air is a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen; he also discovered many important organic and inorganic substances. His fellow chemist and good friend, Torbern Bergman (1735–1784), was one of the pioneers in analytical and physical chemistry. In this carefully researched biography, the author, Anders Lennartson, explains the chemistry of Scheele and Bergman while putting their discoveries in the context of other 18th-century chemistry. Much of the information contained in this work is available in English for the first time.
