xii, 241, iii, 32 (ads) pages; London: Very Good. 1903. First Edition; First Printing. Xi, (1) , 241, iii, 32 (ads) pages; Contents clean and secure in original olive green cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine and front board; some grazing of clothat lower spine and along front gutter. OCLC 350671 Wright addresses a wide variety of oils and similar substances including: oils, fat, waxes-including lard, sesame, Neat's Foot, Ben oil, etc. ; also marine oils (cod, seal, etc. ) ; liquid waxes, solid waxes, Arctic sperm oil, etc. "This brief account of the methods used in the Analysis of Oils, Fats, and Waxes has been written with the definite aim of presenting the subject in a form suited to the needs of the student and beginner, while at the same time including all recent developments likely to be found of value in practical work. In accordance with these objects, the chemistry of the various processes is explained in some detail, and methods which have been recently proposed are fully explained. An attempt has been made to indicate the extent to which reliance may be placed on methods for detecting adulteration. " .; Science and History of Science, Natural History, Most Recent Listing.

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Title: The Analysis of Oils and Allied Substances
Publisher: Crosby Lockwood, London
Publication Date: 1903
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good

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