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Carl Auer von Welsbach: Chemist, Inventor, Entrepreneur

Paperback Engels 2018 9783319779041
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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.

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ISBN13:9783319779041
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing

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<p>Family Heritage.- Childhood, Early Education, and Beyond.- Discoveries Among the Rare Earths.- Didymium’s Twilight and Two New “Stars”.- Plus Lucis.- New Perspectives.- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Patents and Products.- A Life for Research, Family, and Community.- Legacy of Carl Auer von Welsbach.- Milestones in the Life of Carl Auer von Welsbach.- Annotated Bibliography.- About the Authors.- Index.</p>

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