Chemistry -- Experiments -- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.

Scope and content The notebook details approximately 115 experiments performed by Hartley, ranging from fundamental investigations such as "Is Wood an Element?" to more advanced concepts dealing with the production decomposition, and solubility of carbon dioxide. Notably, miscellaneous notes at the end of the volume include an analysis of drinking water drawn from the well of a local resident. In her analysis, Hartley notes sources of pollution and finds traces of chloride and nitrates in excess of 425 mg,...

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The notebook contains observations of several hundred experiments dealing with topics such as the solubility of salts, sulfates and other compounds, fermentation, tobacco, and distillation of alcohols. Of special interest are the notes in Lussac's hand dated 1824 "dissolution d' indigo" and dealing with the standardization of indigo solutions. In the published paper on this topic Lussac first coined the terms "pipettes" and "burettes" and page 119 shows his drawing of a pipette.