The Electrolysis of Organic Compounds Papers Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- The Electrolysis of Organic Compounds Papers Classic Reprint
- Author
- Hermann Kolbe
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0484096486
- ISBN 13
- 9780484096485
- Item weight
- 296 grams
Pioneer electrochemistry insights for curious readers and students alike.
This book presents detailed observations from early work on the electrolysis of organic compounds, highlighting how currents, electrodes, and chemical mixtures interact to transform acids, salts, and hydrocarbons. It reveals the careful methods scientists used to study chlorine exchange, hydrogen evolution, and the surprising power of oxygen when generated by voltaic action.
Through step-by-step descriptions, you will see how Kolbe prepares and analyzes acids and salts, conducts controlled electrolysis, and interprets gas compositions and reactions at each pole. The material blends practical experiment notes with thoughtful discussion on chemical behavior, offering a window into 19th‑century techniques that influenced modern organic chemistry.
- How galvanic current and electrode choice affect decomposition and product formation.
- Methods for isolating and identifying chlorine-containing and hydrogen-rich products.
- Techniques for collecting and analyzing evolving gases and their compositions.
Ideal for readers interested in the history and practice of electrochemistry, and for anyone studying how early experiments paved the way for modern chemical analysis.
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