Author: Roland Adunka
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319779052
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This Brief documents the life, discoveries and inventions of the chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. Particular attention is given to his pioneering work on the rare earth elements, including the discovery of four new elements, which allowed him to develop new materials, to invent new useful devices and to establish major industries. From the invention of the incandescent gas mantle and first electric incandescent lamps with metal filaments to the first mass production of radium from pitchblende residues, readers will learn the story of his notable legacy to the word through the lens of his rare earths knowledge.
Carl Auer von Welsbach: Chemist, Inventor, Entrepreneur
Author: Roland Adunka
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319779052
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This Brief documents the life, discoveries and inventions of the chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. Particular attention is given to his pioneering work on the rare earth elements, including the discovery of four new elements, which allowed him to develop new materials, to invent new useful devices and to establish major industries. From the invention of the incandescent gas mantle and first electric incandescent lamps with metal filaments to the first mass production of radium from pitchblende residues, readers will learn the story of his notable legacy to the word through the lens of his rare earths knowledge.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319779052
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This Brief documents the life, discoveries and inventions of the chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. Particular attention is given to his pioneering work on the rare earth elements, including the discovery of four new elements, which allowed him to develop new materials, to invent new useful devices and to establish major industries. From the invention of the incandescent gas mantle and first electric incandescent lamps with metal filaments to the first mass production of radium from pitchblende residues, readers will learn the story of his notable legacy to the word through the lens of his rare earths knowledge.
Networks of Power
Author: Thomas Parke Hughes
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801846144
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Awarded the Dexter Prize by the Society for the History of Technology, this book offers a comparative history of the evolution of modern electric power systems. It described large-scale technological change and demonstrates that technology cannot be understood unless placed in a cultural context.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801846144
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Awarded the Dexter Prize by the Society for the History of Technology, this book offers a comparative history of the evolution of modern electric power systems. It described large-scale technological change and demonstrates that technology cannot be understood unless placed in a cultural context.
Bibliography on the History of Chemistry and Chemical Technology. 17th to the 19th Century
Author: Valentin Wehefritz
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110974207
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1784
Book Description
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110974207
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1784
Book Description
Progressive Age
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gas manufacture and works
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gas manufacture and works
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Journal of the Franklin Institute
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-1859. cf. Index to v. 1-120 of the Journal, p. [415]
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-1859. cf. Index to v. 1-120 of the Journal, p. [415]
Journal of the Franklin Institute
Author: Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-59.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-59.
Lanthanides And Actinides, The: Synthesis, Reactivity, Properties And Applications
Author: Stephen T Liddle
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1800610173
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 727
Book Description
The Lanthanides and Actinides: Synthesis, Reactivity, Properties and Applications constitutes an introduction to and comprehensive coverage of f-block chemistry encompassing the following areas: periodicity, natural occurrence and extraction, separations, electronic structure, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, small molecule activation, catalysis, organic synthesis applications, magnetism, spectroscopy, computation, materials, photonics, solar cell technology, biological imaging, and technological applications. Under these subject areas the book provides a broad but deep coverage, providing basic overviews as well as detailed chapters on specific areas.This book, targeted at academics, postgraduates and advanced undergraduates, will serve as an ideal introductory text and key reference work to the Lanthanides and Actinides.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1800610173
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 727
Book Description
The Lanthanides and Actinides: Synthesis, Reactivity, Properties and Applications constitutes an introduction to and comprehensive coverage of f-block chemistry encompassing the following areas: periodicity, natural occurrence and extraction, separations, electronic structure, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, small molecule activation, catalysis, organic synthesis applications, magnetism, spectroscopy, computation, materials, photonics, solar cell technology, biological imaging, and technological applications. Under these subject areas the book provides a broad but deep coverage, providing basic overviews as well as detailed chapters on specific areas.This book, targeted at academics, postgraduates and advanced undergraduates, will serve as an ideal introductory text and key reference work to the Lanthanides and Actinides.
The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art
Gas Age
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric lighting
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Includes summaries of proceedings and addresses of annual meetings of various gas associations. L.C. set includes an index to these proceedings, 1884-1902, issued as a supplement to Progressive age, Feb. 15, 1910.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric lighting
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Includes summaries of proceedings and addresses of annual meetings of various gas associations. L.C. set includes an index to these proceedings, 1884-1902, issued as a supplement to Progressive age, Feb. 15, 1910.