Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870
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Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870
Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also (Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4), one of the most important industrial chemicals. Invented in 1827, Gay-Lussacs (1778-1850) method only came into use after the invention by John Glover (1817-1902) of the denitrating tower (E) some thirty years later. From Les Merveilles de l Industrie by Louis Figuier. (Paris, c1870). Engraving
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Acid Chamber Chemical Chemical Industry Chemicals Chemistry Figuier Gay Lussac Glover Industrial Chemistry Innovation John Glover Joseph Louis Joseph Louis Gay Lussac Lead Louis Louis Figuier Manufacturing Oil Of Vitriol Oxford Science Archive Sulphuric Acid
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