Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Liquid Gases" to "Logar" Volume 16, Slice 7

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Liquid Gases' to 'Logar'" by Various, is an early 20th-century exploration of gases transformed into liquid form. This detailed encyclopedia entry explains the characteristics of these gases, recounts the history of their study, and showcases the breakthroughs involved in liquefaction, as well as how all of this is useful. Beginning with the early experiments of scientists like John Dalton and Michael Faraday, it tracks the journey of condensing gases like chlorine and carbon dioxide, and describes the methods of transforming different gases into liquid by manipulating temperature and pressure. It highlights the pivotal scientists and their contributions, providing a scientific backdrop from which to understand the properties of gases, what measuring heat brought to the field, and the challenges of transforming gases in liquid forms.

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