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Bernard Courtois (1777-1838), famed for discovering iodine (1811), and his life in Paris from 1798

Swain, Patricia A.

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/127639

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Title
Bernard Courtois (1777-1838), famed for discovering iodine (1811), and his life in Paris from 1798
Author(s)
Swain, Patricia A.
Issue Date
2005-09-15
Keyword(s)
  • History
  • Chemistry
  • Biog Courtois history iodine
Abstract
The life and scientific career of Bernard Courtois is traced. Emphasis is placed on his discovery of iodine and on his scientific career in Paris from 1798. His life and work is greatly affected by Jean-Baptiste's business affairs on saltpeter industry.
Publisher
Division of the History of Chemistry
ISSN
1053-4385
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
article
Language
eng
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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/127639
DOI
https://doi.org/10.70359/bhc2005v030p103
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Copyright 2005 Division of the History of Chemistry

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Bulletin for the History of Chemistry: Volume 30, Number 2, 2005 PRIMARY