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LoC No.: 65061169
Title: History of Phosphorus
Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "History of Phosphorus" by Eduard Farber is a scientific publication that likely dates back to the mid-20th century. This work delves into the fascinating history and significance of phosphorus, tracing its discovery, chemical properties, and applications in various fields, particularly in chemistry and biology. The book presents an in-depth exploration of how this element, once regarded as miraculous, has become essential to life and industrial processes. In this book, Farber provides a comprehensive overview of phosphorus from its initial discovery in 1669 to its crucial roles in living organisms and agricultural practices. He discusses early chemical experiments and the gradual understanding of phosphorus as a vital nutrient for plants, which led to advancements in fertilizers using phosphates. The narrative further explores the complex chemistry surrounding phosphoric acids, the development of organic phosphates, and the integration of phosphorus in biological processes, including its significant role in nucleic acids and energy transfer within cells. Through meticulous research and historical context, the book highlights how phosphorus has shaped scientific thought and industrial applications, making it a cornerstone of modern chemistry and biochemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Farber, Eduard, 1892-1969
EBook No.: 33766
Published: Sep 20, 2010
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Phosphorus
LoCC: Technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 65061169
Title: History of Phosphorus
Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "History of Phosphorus" by Eduard Farber is a scientific publication that likely dates back to the mid-20th century. This work delves into the fascinating history and significance of phosphorus, tracing its discovery, chemical properties, and applications in various fields, particularly in chemistry and biology. The book presents an in-depth exploration of how this element, once regarded as miraculous, has become essential to life and industrial processes. In this book, Farber provides a comprehensive overview of phosphorus from its initial discovery in 1669 to its crucial roles in living organisms and agricultural practices. He discusses early chemical experiments and the gradual understanding of phosphorus as a vital nutrient for plants, which led to advancements in fertilizers using phosphates. The narrative further explores the complex chemistry surrounding phosphoric acids, the development of organic phosphates, and the integration of phosphorus in biological processes, including its significant role in nucleic acids and energy transfer within cells. Through meticulous research and historical context, the book highlights how phosphorus has shaped scientific thought and industrial applications, making it a cornerstone of modern chemistry and biochemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Farber, Eduard, 1892-1969
EBook No.: 33766
Published: Sep 20, 2010
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Phosphorus
LoCC: Technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.