From Alchemy to Instruments: A Journey Through the Revolution of Analytical Chemistry

James (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

200 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-23398-1 (ISBN)

Infos

"From Alchemy to Instruments" embarks on a fascinating journey, tracing the evolution of analytical chemistry from its mystical roots in alchemy to the sophisticated instruments that power modern science.The book delves into the world of alchemists, those early forerunners of chemists, who sought to transform base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life. You'll learn how their meticulous observations and experiments, though based on flawed theories, laid the groundwork for scientific discovery.Witness the shift as alchemy gives way to a more methodical approach. The book explores the development of key analytical techniques, like gravimetric analysis and titrations, which allowed scientists to quantify and identify the components of materials.Finally, "From Alchemy to Instruments" culminates in the rise of modern instrumentation. Discover how groundbreaking inventions like the spectroscope and the mass spectrometer revolutionized our understanding of matter. These powerful tools allowed scientists to delve deeper into the atomic and molecular composition of substances.This captivating narrative unveils the profound impact of analytical chemistry on our world. It's a story of scientific progress, from the early quests of alchemists to the powerful tools that shape modern research and innovation.

Autor

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.5.2024
• Verlagsort: kk
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 345 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Analytische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Mineralogie / Paläontologie
• Schlagworte: Alchemy • Antoine Lavoisier • Chromatography • Development of the scientific method • Emphasis on quantitative data • Invention of new instruments • Mass Spectrometry • Observation-based methods • Qualitative Analysis • Robert Boyle • spectroscopy
• ISBN-10: 3-384-23398-0 / 3384233980
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-23398-1 / 9783384233981
• Zustand: Neuware