9781334337291 - A System of Theoretical and Practical Chemistry, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) de Accum, Fredrick (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, written in the late 18th century, is a vital text in the history of chemistry and establishes the foundation for our current understanding of chemical reactions and combustion. The author observed that when substances burned, they combined with a part of the air to produce heat. This insight led to the discovery that air is not a simple substance but consists of at least two components: nitrogen and oxygen. This led to a fundamental shift in understanding the composition of air and chemical reactions. The principles outlined in this book provided the foundation for modern chemistry. Without the groundbreaking observations and research of the author, our understanding of the chemical world would be vastly different. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.