9781390204056 - Annales De Chimie Et De Physique, 1852, Vol 35 Classic Reprint by François Arago (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex chemical processes involved in the extraction and manipulation of oxygen from the Earth's atmosphere. The author, a respected chemist of the era, provides a detailed account of his groundbreaking experiments using baryta, a compound derived from barium, to isolate and collect oxygen gas. Through meticulous observation and experimentation, the author unveils the conditions under which baryta can absorb and release oxygen, ultimately leading to the development of a method for separating oxygen from nitrogen in the air. This discovery not only advanced the understanding of gas chemistry but also laid the groundwork for future advancements in fields such as metallurgy and combustion, shaping our ability to harness and utilize oxygen's properties. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.