A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... known . Platinum , iridium , and rhodium were obtained from the platina brought to Europe from Spanish America . Platinum was especially prized ; it was much used for labora- tory vessels and for stills with a capacity of 35 gallons or ...
... known . Platinum , iridium , and rhodium were obtained from the platina brought to Europe from Spanish America . Platinum was especially prized ; it was much used for labora- tory vessels and for stills with a capacity of 35 gallons or ...
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... known as calx of mercury ( mercuric oxide ) , and was beyond measure surprised to find that mercury was formed and that a gas was given off with remarkable powers of supporting combustion . His surprise was occasioned by the fact that ...
... known as calx of mercury ( mercuric oxide ) , and was beyond measure surprised to find that mercury was formed and that a gas was given off with remarkable powers of supporting combustion . His surprise was occasioned by the fact that ...
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... known in the Rhineland and the Low Countries since the beginning of the sixteenth century . It was introduced , it is said , although the attribution is doubtful , by David and John Philip Elers , two potters of Saxon stock who are ...
... known in the Rhineland and the Low Countries since the beginning of the sixteenth century . It was introduced , it is said , although the attribution is doubtful , by David and John Philip Elers , two potters of Saxon stock who are ...
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GLASS by L M ANGUSBUTTERWORTH Director The Newton Heath Glass | 12 |
TELEGRAPHY by G R M GARRATT Deputy Keeper Department of Electrical | 22 |
FISH PRESERVATION by C L CUTTING Officer in Charge Humber | 44 |
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