Carl Auer von Welsbach: Chemist, Inventor, Entrepreneur (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)

This Brief documents the life, discoveries and inventions of the chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. Particular attention is given to his pioneering work on the rare earth elements, including the discovery of four new elements, which allowed him to develop new materials, to invent new useful devices and to establish major industries. From the invention of the incandescent gas mantle and first electric incandescent lamps with metal filaments to the first mass production of radium from pitchblende residues, readers will learn the story of his notable legacy to the word through the lens of his rare earths knowledge.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	History of Chemistry
Release date:	May 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Roland Adunka • Mary Virginia Orna
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	140
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-77904-1
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Entrepreneurship Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Analytical chemistry > Qualitative analytical chemistry > Chemical spectroscopy, spectrochemistry > General
LSN:	3-319-77904-4
Barcode:	9783319779041

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