The Compressibilities of the Elements and Their Periodic Relations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Theodore William Richards

9780267873920: The Compressibilities of the Elements and Their Periodic Relations (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267873921 ISBN 13: 9780267873920

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Explore how matter changes under pressure and why compressibility matters in chemistry.

This rigorous study investigates the compressibility of thirty-five elements and many simple compounds, linking how a material’s internal cohesion and structure influence its response to high pressure. Readers will see how compressibility relates to boiling points, cohesive forces, and periodic trends across the periodic table.

Two clear, careful sections describe the experimental method and the apparatus, plus the data and results for non-metals and metals alike. The author explains the technique, the importance of eliminating air, and how measurements are tied to a mercury-based reference—providing a reliable view of how different elements behave under pressure.
What you’ll experience

Step-by-step description of a precision compression method used in high-pressure chemistry
Results showing how carbon, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, selenium, and alkali metals compare
Discussion of periodic relationships between compressibility, cohesion, and atomic properties
A data-driven look at how allotropic forms (like red and white phosphorus) differ in compressibility

Ideal for readers of science history and materials science, this edition offers a precise window into early 20th‑century experiments and the ongoing quest to understand chemical behavior under pressure. It is well suited for students, researchers, and curious minds who value careful measurement and clear interpretation in physical chemistry.

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