History of Industrial Gases

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Springer Science & Business Media, 31.01.2003 - 472 Seiten
Starting at the dawn of science, History of Industrial Gases traces the development of gas theory from its Aristotelian roots to its modern achievements as a global industry. Dr. Almqvist explores how environmental protection, geographical areas, and the drive for higher purity and efficiency affected development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and how they will influence the future of this rapidly expanding industry. The roles of major contributing companies are also discussed to provide an informative and thought-provoking treatise valuable to anyone who studies or works in this fascinating field.
 

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Introduction
1
From Aristotle to the Birth of Modern Chemistry
7
Background
47
The Development of Industrial Gas Technology
137
Development of the Industrial Gas Business
187
Expansion of the Industrial Gas Business
303
How New Gas Applications were Developed
343
Figure References
441
Institutional Index
447
Name Index
455
Subject Index
463
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