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Determination of the Atomic Weight of Cadmium and the Preparation of Certain of Its Sub-Compounds

By Harry C. (Harry Clary) Jones

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Venture into a world of precise measurements and chemical reactions as a scientist meticulously works to determine the weight of cadmium.

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2022-02-13
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"Determination of the Atomic Weight of Cadmium and the Preparation of Certain of Its Sub-Compounds" by Harry C. Jones is a scientific exploration from the 1800s that dives into the quest to precisely measure an element's weight. The book acts as a time capsule of chemical research, exploring the detailed procedures used to purify cadmium, synthesize its compounds like oxalate and hydroxide, and refine its accepted atomic weight, while also acknowledging the bumps and roadblocks faced by previous scientists in the pursuit of reliable results. It's a look at hands-on experimentation and carefully crafted methodologies to push understanding forward in the world of chemistry.

About the Author

Harry Clary Jones was an American physical chemist and a professor of chemistry at Johns Hopkins University. He worked extensively on the chemistry of solutions. His textbook Elements of Physical Chemistry was influential in its day. In 1913, he published a vision of chemistry in his book A new era in chemistry in which he noted the gaps of contemporary chemistry and indicated directions for work.

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