Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances (eBook)
Joseph Black was a distinguished 18th-century physician and chemist, renowned for his seminal work in the field of chemistry. Born on April 16, 1728, in Bordeaux, France, Black later moved to Scotland where he received his education. He is perhaps most famous for his meticulous research documented in 'Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alkaline Substances' (1756), which laid the foundational principles for what would become modern inorganic chemistry. Black's research was pivotal in distinguishing magnesia from lime and in describing the properties of fixed air (carbon dioxide), which he discovered in the process of his experiments. His work not only reflected the rigor of scientific inquiry that characterized the Enlightenment but also contributed to advances in medicine as well as industrial and laboratory processes. Black's intellectual contributions extend beyond a single book; his teaching and mentorship influenced a generation of scientists, including his famous pupil, James Watt, renowned for his work on the steam engine. He was appointed professor at the University of Glasgow and later the University of Edinburgh, positions he used to further the study of chemistry. Joseph Black's literary style in scientific presentation is marked by clarity, conciseness, and a systematic approach to complex phenomena, underscoring his stature as a pivotal figure in the annals of science.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2022 |
---|---|
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie | |
Schlagworte | 18th-century science • 18th century scientific writing • Alkalies • alkaline substances analysis • Alkaline substances research • Carbon dioxide • chemical discoveries • Chemistry • chemistry experiments • classic academic texts • classical chemistry books • Early works to 1800 • enlightenment era • enlightenment era science • Experimental research • historical scientific research • Historical scientific study • Joseph Black literature • magnesia alba studies • Phlogiston • quicklime chemical research • scientific legacy • Scientific Method • scientific revolution works • Scottish Scientist |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasserzeichen und ist damit für Sie personalisiert. Bei einer missbräuchlichen Weitergabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rückverfolgung an die Quelle möglich.
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich