Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale

Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale production of sulphuric acid 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04. It was one of the most important of industrial chemicals, The example shown was at the Saint-Gobin chemical works, France. This incorporates Gay-Lussac's (1778-1850) and John Glover's (1817-1902) refinements. From Les Merveilles de l'Industrie by Louis Figuier. (Paris, circa 1870). Engraving

1778-1850 Acid Chemical Chemicals Chemistry Example Figuier Glovers Incorporates Large-scale Lindustrie Merveilles Refinements Sectional Sulphuric Vitriol

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