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100 1 _aNagel, Oskar,
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245 1 4 _aDie Romantik der Chemie
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-13
508 _aProduced by Norbert H. Langkau, Wolfgang Menges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Die Romantik der Chemie" by Oskar Nagel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformative power and beauty of chemistry, discussing how it has evolved from ancient practices to modern techniques that shape industries and daily life. The topic centers on the fascinating developments in chemistry, particularly in metallurgy and the extraction of metals like gold, as well as the practical implications of these advancements. The opening of the work delves into the history and significance of chemistry in human civilization, portraying it as a vital force that has liberated humanity from the constraints of nature. Nagel illustrates how chemistry has turned once-precious materials and processes into easily accessible resources, such as the modern methods of gold extraction from previously unworkable ores and even seawater. He draws metaphoric connections between chemistry and various mythological and literary figures, emphasizing its role in society and industry, and setting the stage for an exploration of various chemical processes that have revolutionized our understanding and utilization of natural materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChemistry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27254
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