Experiments on the Alkaline Substances Used in Bleaching, and on the Colouring Matter of Linen-Yarn, and, Description of an Apparatus for Impregnating Water and Other Substances Strongly With Carbonic Acid Gas

Published by [The Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy] 1789-1802, [Dublin], 1789

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Two very scarce chemical reports originally published in the 'Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy'. Two very scarce reports extracted from 'The Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy'.'Experiments on the Alkaline Substances Used in Bleaching, and on the Colouring Matter of Linen-Yarn', published in 1789. By Richard Kirwan. Illustrated with one folding plate. A concise report on the methods of bleaching linen and the particular substances and apparatus used.Kirwan was one of the last supporters of the theory of phlogiston, believing in the existence of a fire-like element dubbed phlogiston.'Description of an Apparatus for Impregnating Water and Other Substances Strongly With Carbonic Acid Gas', published in 1802. By Gilbert Austin. Illustrated with one plate. This article explains an a chemical apparatus invented by Austin.'Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy' was one of the foremost scientific publications in Ireland during the entire time of its publication, some 121 years. Rebound in marbled paper wraps. Externally, smart. Small tear to the head of the spine of 'Experiments on the Alkaline Substances'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with a couple of scattered spots. Very Good Indeed. …

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Title
Experiments on the Alkaline Substances Used in Bleaching, and on the Colouring Matter of Linen-Yarn, and, Description of an Apparatus for Impregnating Water and Other Substances Strongly With Carbonic Acid Gas
Author
Richard Kirwan; Gilbert Austin
Publisher
[The Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy] 1789-1802, [Dublin]
Publication year
1789
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
10.5" by 8.5"

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