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Sectional view of Gay-Lussac's lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. Artist: Unknown

Sectional view of Gay-Lussac's lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. Artist: Unknown

1-158-627 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Sectional view of Gay-Lussac's lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also (Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4), one of the most important industrial chemicals. Invented in 1827, Gay-Lussac's (1778-1850) method only came into use after the invention by John Glover (1817-1902) of the denitrating tower (E) some thirty years later. From Les Merveilles de l'Industrie by Louis Figuier. (Paris, c1870). Engraving.

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  1. Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac: French: Scientist, chemist, physicist
  2. John Glover: British: chemist, inventor
  3. Louis Figuier: French: Author, scientist
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  1. Engraving
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  1. 0460001206
  1. 1-158-627
  1. 1158627
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