Theodor von Grotthuss (1785-1822) - A trail blazer

Jaselskis, Bruno

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Title

Theodor von Grotthuss (1785-1822) - A trail blazer

Author(s)

Jaselskis, Bruno

Contributor(s)

• Moore, Carl E.
• von Smolinski, Alfred

Issue Date

2007-09-15

Keyword(s)

• History
• Chemistry
• Biog grotthuss

Abstract

An account of the life and scientific accomplishments of Theodor von Grotthuss. Grotthuss presented an electrolysis concept based on phys.-chem. phenomena rather than on the prevailing established electrostatic interpretation of the galvanic process. He perceived the battery not only as a galvanic generator but also as a polarized system composed of particles of opposing elec. nature. This study laid out new directions for the interpretation of galvanic phenomena.

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/2142/127689

DOI

https://doi.org/10.70359/bhc2007v032p119

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Copyright 2007 Division of the History of Chemistry

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