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1809. (London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1809). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1809 - Part I. Pp. 39-104 and 1 engraved plate showing some of the apparatus used in his electrochemical researches. Fine and clean. First appearance of this importent paper in the history of chemistry.In this paper "he tried one hypthesis after another to account for the ultimate constitution of matter and for the nature of acidity. He believed that the simplicity and harmony of nature demanded that there be very few ultimately distinct forms of matter; itis ironical that one who held that that the chemical elements were probably all compounds should have been such a frequent discoverer of new elements. Davy was particularlu confused by ammonium amalgam, a pasty material produced when ammonium salts are electrolyzed with a mercury cathode..."(DSB III, p. 602).- Partington IV, pp. 49 ff.
The Bakerian Lecture, on some New Phenomena of Chemical Changes produced by Electricity, particularly the Decomposition of the Fixed Alkalies, and the Exhibition of the New Substances which constitute their Bases; and on the General Nature of Alkaline Bodies. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London for the Year 1808, Vol. 98, part I and II, pp. 1-44 + 333-470 by DAVY, Humphry - 1808
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The Bakerian Lecture, on some New Phenomena of Chemical Changes produced by Electricity, particularly the Decomposition of the Fixed Alkalies, and the Exhibition of the New Substances which constitute their Bases; and on the General Nature of Alkaline Bodies. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London for the Year 1808, Vol. 98, part I and II, pp. 1-44 + 333-470
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London: W. Bulmer, 1808. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Two parts in two volumes. London: W. Bulmer, 1808. 4to (295 x 235 mm). vi, [2], 1-142, 26; iv, 145-376, [6] pp., part titles, index bound at end, and 9 engraved plates (2 folding). Original blue simple paper wrappers, all pages untrimmed and partially unopened (wrappers soiled and spotted, spine repaired using the original paper). Protected in custom-made clamshell boxes. Text and plates generally crisp and clean with only very little age-toning, some dust soiling mostly to edges and outer margins. Provenance: Benjamin Hyett Esq. A fine, unsophisticated copy in original wrappers, in this state rarely found on the market. ----
FIRST EDITION, journal issue. "In his second Bakerian lecture, Davy reported his isolation by electrolysis of the elements sodium and potassium from the 'fixed' alkalies soda and potash. Classifying them as metals, he gave them their present names (the Latin '-ium' suffix denoting metallic status) and described many of their properties, including their extreme lightness and combustability. Davy's experiments also demonstrated the then-puzzling fact that the two alkalinic compounds contained oxygen; according to Lavoisier, oxygen was 'the principle of acidity,' but Davy showed that with equal justice it might be called 'the principle of alkalescense' (Norman). Reference: Norman 608 (first separate printing) - Visit our website to see more images!
FIRST EDITION, journal issue. "In his second Bakerian lecture, Davy reported his isolation by electrolysis of the elements sodium and potassium from the 'fixed' alkalies soda and potash. Classifying them as metals, he gave them their present names (the Latin '-ium' suffix denoting metallic status) and described many of their properties, including their extreme lightness and combustability. Davy's experiments also demonstrated the then-puzzling fact that the two alkalinic compounds contained oxygen; according to Lavoisier, oxygen was 'the principle of acidity,' but Davy showed that with equal justice it might be called 'the principle of alkalescense' (Norman). Reference: Norman 608 (first separate printing) - Visit our website to see more images!
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The Bakerian Lecture for 1809. On some new Electrochemical Researches, on various Objects, particularly the metallic Bodies, from the Alkalies, and Earth, and on some Combinations of Hydrogene. Read November 16, 1809.
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1810. (London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1810). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1810 - Part I. Pp. 16-74 and 2 engraved plates showing Davy's electrochemical apparatus for decomposing substances, Davy's versions of the Voltaic-pile.. Plates a bit brownspotted, otherwise clean and fine, wide-margined. First appearence of this historical chemical paper, Davy' fifth Bakerian Lecture, in which he announced his discovery of hydrogen telluride."Mr. Davy having from the commencement of his electro-chemical researches, communicated the several steps of his progress to the Society (The Royal Society), takes the present opportunity of reporting the results of his further inquiries under four principal heads. First, on the nature of the metals of the fixed alkalis. Second, on the nature of Hydrogen and composition of ammonia. Thirdly, on the metals of the earth; and Fourthly he makes a comparison between the antiphlogistic doctrine, and a modified phlogistic hypothesis."(Abstract).…
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1810. (London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1810). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1810 - Part I. Pp. 16-74 and 2 engraved plates showing Davy's electrochemical apparatus for decomposing substances. The plates dampstained. Text fine and clean. First appearence of this historical chemical paper, Davy' fifth Bakerian Lecture, in which he announced his discovery of hydrogen telluride."Mr. Davy having from the commencement of his electro-chemical researches, communicated the several steps of his progress to the Society (The Royal Society), takes the present opportunity of reporting the results of his further inquiries under four principal heads. First, on the nature of the metals of the fixed alkalis. Second, on the nature of Hydrogen and composition of ammonia. Thirdly, on the metals of the earth; and Fourthly he makes a comparison between the antiphlogistic doctrine, and a modified phlogistic hypothesis."(Abstract). He further gives arguments for considering potassium and…
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1808. (London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1808). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1808 - Part I. Pp. 1-44. Clean and fine, wide-margined. First printing of this importent historical paper in chemistry, in which Davy shows that electricity is capable of decomposing some alkalies, isolating two new substances and discovering potassium and sodium. Neville in his Historical Chemical Library vol. I, p.340, writes about this paper "ONE OF THE GREAT CLASSIC RESEARCHES IN CHEMISTRY, in which Davy announced in this, his second Bakterian lecture, the isloation of metallic potassium and sodium by the electrolytic decomposition of their fused oxides.""He (Davy) began his own electrical experiments...The results were spectacular. On October 6, 1807, the current passing through molten potash liberated a metal, which Davy called potassium. The little globules of shining metal tore the water molecule apart as it eagerly recombined with oxygen and the liberated hydrogen burst into lavender…
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1808. (London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1808). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1808 - Part I. Pp. 1-44. First printing of this importent historical paper in chemistry, in which Davy shows that electricity is capable of decomposing some alkalies, isolating two new substances and discovering potassium and sodium. Neville in his Historical Chemical Library vol. I, p.340, writes about this paper "ONE OF THE GREAT CLASSIC RESEARCHES IN CHEMISTRY, in which Davy announced in this, his second Bakterian lecture, the isloation of metallic potassium and sodium by the electrolytic decomposition of their fused oxides.""He (Davy) began his own electrical experiments...The results were spectacular. On October 6, 1807, the current passing through molten potash liberated a metal, which Davy called potassium. The little globules of shining metal tore the water molecule apart as it eagerly recombined with oxygen and the liberated hydrogen burst into lavender flame. Davy danced about in a…
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