Catalysis explained (1 resultados)

Paris, Bernard, 1806. Contemp. hcalf. Gilt spine. Wear to top of spine. Spine slightly rubbed. In: "Annales de Chimie", tome 59. 342 pp. and 1 engraved plate. (Entire volume offered). Desormes & Clement's paper: pp. 329-339. First edition of the paper which for the first time explained catalysis - the intermediate compound theory. According to this theory, the desired reaction is brought about by a path involving the formation of an unstable intermediate compound, followed by its decomposition into the desired end products with the regeneration of the catalyst.Parkinson "Breakthroughs", 1806 C. …