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TL;DR: The authors traces the development of Beer's law by examining Beer's original, 1852 paper on the subject, and concludes that it was the first step towards the modern state of the art.
Abstract: Traces the development of Beer's law by examining Beer's original, 1852 paper on the subject.

57 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, an alternative derivation of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation that avoids certain difficulties and shows that linearity of ln P versus 1/T does not require that ∆H be independent of temperature except in the limit of zero pressure is presented.
Abstract: It is the purpose of this paper to present an alternative derivation of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation that avoids certain difficulties and shows that linearity of ln P versus 1/T does not require that ∆H be independent of temperature except in the limit of zero pressure.

46 citations


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33 citations


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32 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the lives and scientific accomplishments of Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou, who, among other things, discovered quinine, and describe the life and achievements of these two men.
Abstract: This paper describes the lives and scientific accomplishments of Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou, who, among other things, discovered quinine.

32 citations


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TL;DR: The first International Congress of Science was held in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1860 as discussed by the authors, which set the pattern for the congresses that have been held since this time.
Abstract: The Congress at Karlsruhe, which met September 3, 4, and 5 in 1860, was the first international congress in science and as such set the pattern for the congresses that have been held since this time.

30 citations




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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the many considerations that must go into designing an effective technical report, and how they can be incorporated into instruction regarding the process of technical report design.
Abstract: Describes the many considerations that must go into designing an effective technical report, and how they can be incorporated into instruction regarding this process.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the nature, extent, and value of the early history and literature of archaeological chemistry, and present a survey of the literature of chemistry in the field.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature, extent, and value of the early history and literature of archaeological chemistry.


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TL;DR: The life and accomplishments of Friedrich Wilhelm Serturner, the discoverer of morphine, are described.
Abstract: Describes the life and accomplishments of Friedrich Wilhelm Serturner, the discoverer of morphine.


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TL;DR: The relationship between the synthetic work of several chemists that led to the production of barbituric acid by Baeyer in 1864 is described in detail in this article.
Abstract: Describes the relationships between the synthetic work of several chemists that led to the production of barbituric acid by Baeyer in 1864.







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TL;DR: In this paper, the composition of some of the earliest metallic tools and other objects found in the Middle East is examined. But the authors do not discuss the relationship between the tools and their use.
Abstract: Examines the composition of some of the earliest metallic tools and other objects found in the Middle East.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarize the literature available, indicate the more common types of compositions of glass used in Egypt, Rome, the Near East, and China together with the e...
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to briefly summarize the literature available, indicate the more common types of compositions of glass used in Egypt, Rome, the Near East, and China together with the e...

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TL;DR: In this article, the early history of radiation chemistry is discussed, and a photochemical analogue to radiochemical processes is provided, along with radiation particles, sources, employment, and primary effects.
Abstract: Examines the early history of radiation chemistry; provides a photochemical analogue to radiochemical processes; describes radiation particles, sources, employment, and primary effects; and reviews...


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine research regarding second century B.C. pigments from Corinth and the composition of some of the pigments used by the ancients, and propose a method to identify the most important pigments.
Abstract: Examines research regarding second century B.C. pigments from Corinth and the composition of some of the pigments used by the ancients.


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TL;DR: In this paper, an administrative porgram as it impinges on industry and a university by examining the administration and operation of the Department of Industry Cooperation at the University of Maine is discussed.
Abstract: Discusses an administrative porgram as it impinges on industry and a university by examining the administration and operation of the Department of Industry Cooperation at the University of Maine.