Miscellaneous Papers And Researches

Especially On The Safety Lamp, And Flame, And On The Protection Of The Copper Sheathing Of Ships, From 1815 To 1828 (1840)

Autori

• Humphry Davy

Parametri

Pagine

388pagine

Tempo di lettura

14ore

• Chimica
• Scienze Naturali

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Humphry Davy's collection of papers from 1815 to 1828 delves into his groundbreaking work on safety lamps, flame, and the preservation of copper sheathing on ships. Renowned for inventing the safety lamp to prevent coal mine explosions, Davy also explored flame dynamics and the corrosion issues associated with copper sheathing, aiming to enhance its protective qualities against marine organisms. This compilation is essential for those interested in the evolution of scientific thought and technological advancements in the 19th century, highlighting Davy's significant contributions to chemistry and engineering.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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