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Tabellen zur Chemischen Analyse

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-150

Scope and content

Collection consists of one copy of Tabellen zur Chemischen Analyse (1910), written by Otto Wallach, and published by A. Marcus & E. Weber's Verlag.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910

Language of Materials

Text in German.

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright property, and libel laws as they apply..

Biographical sketch

Otto Wallach, born 1847, was a German chemist and professor known for identifying compounds known as terpenes. In 1910, Wallach was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on alicyclic compounds. In 1912, he was awarded the Davy Medal "on the ground of his research on the chemistry of the essential oils, and the cyclo-olefines." Wallach died in 1931 in Göttingen Germany.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Ownership and Custodial History

Donated to the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation) by Rudolph Pariser in October 2007.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Rudolph Pariser. Method of acquisition--gift;; Date of acquisition--200710..

General Note

Copy of Tabellen zur Chemischen Analyse (1910) by Otto Wallach.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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