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100 1 _aFarber, Eduard,
_d1892-1969
245 1 0 _aHistory of Phosphorus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-20
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhosphorus
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33766
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