In:
ENDOXA, UNED - Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia, , No. 19 ( 2005-01-01), p. 227-242
Abstract:
The spread of the late eighteenth-century chemical revolution depended on access to appropriate apparatus. Theories depend upon practice, which depends upon instruments. Pneumatic chemistry required new apparatus for the isolation, measurement, and admixture of difFerent gases. Lavoisier's pneumatic chemistry invoived his new, refined, expensive gasometers. The development of cheaper but still fimctional gasometers by chemists and instrument makers enabled chemists outside Paris to repeat and extend Lavoisier's key experiments. Lavoisier's superb precisión balances were an important part of his arsenal. Glass apparatus made increasing demands on glass blowers. The bottle faetones that had supplied Black in Edinburgh and later Proust in Segovia were no longer adequate.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2174-5676
,
1133-5351
DOI:
10.5944/endoxa.19.2005
DOI:
10.5944/endoxa.19.2005.5111
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
UNED - Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2629283-X
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