Primarily intended for a non-technical operator of small plants, and particularly of one where chemicals are used, Water Purification Plants and Their Operation provides a concise overview of the operation of…

Illustrated agricultural report with the purpose to "explain the nature, behavior, and conservation of water in agriculture." Discusses the strain on water resources, hydro-electric power, navigation, industrial use,…

Volume is a survey of studies for the improvement of steam power plant efficiencies from the perspective of applied chemistry. Describes the analyses and tests necessary for various materials used in the powerhouse.…

Procedures for a series of tests used in water analysis. The experiments include the determination of various minerals and contaminants present in water samples such as nitrite, sulfates, iron, etc. Each contains a list…

Technical publication describing the systems of ion exchange deionization for treating boiler condensate, a major source of feedwater contamination. Proves how it is economically desirable to carry out high flow rate…

Technical reprint providing an outline of theories offering explanations for some types of corrosion in water circuits, a description of processes involved in "bio-fouling," the analyses of characteristic deposits, and…

Volume presents and advertises the Edge Moor Iron Company's Water Tube Boiler apparatus, the company's principal product. Thoroughly illustrated with black and white photographic and intaglio prints depicting the…

Frontispiece depicting an engraved portrait and signature of Matthew Carey Lea (1823-1897). Lea, a Philadelphian lawyer and scientist, was devoted to the chemistry of photography. He is known as the father of…

Franklin Institute Library bookplate featuring a small inset portrait of Matthew Carey Lea (1823-1897). Lea, a Philadelphian lawyer and scientist, was devoted to the chemistry of photography. He is known as the father…

A booklet produced by the General Dyestuff Corporation, a sales division of the General Aniline & Film Corporation. Includes 16 mounted dyed nylon fabric samples on three cardstock pages, dyeing method instructions, and…

The Amalgamated Copper Company was an American security holding corporation; its assets consisted of stock in sundry subsidiary companies. The volume describes the company's early growth and provides fiscal and property…

Booklet presenting information about zinc in modern industry. Intended to enable a better understanding of its processes of manufacture, properties, and application. Includes sections detailing the history, sourcing,…

A publication showcasing the laboratories, apparatus, machinery, and personnel of the New Jersey Zinc Company. Intended to present the company's research facilities in Palmerton, Pennsylvania used for zinc pigment…

A guide to the applications of aluminum chemicals in industries such as ceramics, catalyst support, abrasives, and petroleum. Describes the Reynolds Metals Company's process for manufacturing aluminum chemical products…

A collection of colorfully illustrated pamphlets corresponding to radio broadcast programming by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The pamphlets advertise paint and varnish uses, and provide…

A collection of colorfully illustrated pamphlets corresponding to radio broadcast programming by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The pamphlets advertise paint and varnish uses, and provide…

This reference work represents a comprehensive study of the development of the natural law underlying the relations of the elements and their properties. Provides a detailed description of the events, discoveries, and…

A textbook specifically devoted to the "practical instruction in the methods of examining vegetable foods, drugs, and their powders" written by Henry George Greenish, Professor of Pharmaceutics to the Pharmaceutical…

Written by officers of the United States Army Chemical Warfare Service and National Research Council, Chemical Warfare serves to provide a historical sketch of the development and personnel of the Chemical Warfare…

Written by Charles Ainsworth Mitchell (1867-1948), a British chemist who specialized in the microscopic and chemical study of handwriting for forensic analysis, Flesh Foods summarizes the various contemporary…

Informational pamphlet discussing audion transformers suitable for use in the construction of amplifiers. The transformer described is said to amplify audio signals up to four hundred times. Describes the construction,…

An informational booklet containing a technical introduction to space exploration. Includes six chapters outlining various aspects of space travel such as celestial mechanics and the logistics of transporting humans in…

Presents an overview of popular chemistry and its influence on modern industry. Focuses on the industrial application of chemical principles, excluding the application of chemical research in areas such as medicine and…

Promotional booklet describing Neoprene, a rubber-like material made from polymerized chloroprene manufactured and sold by the E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. The publication describes the basic chemical and…

One of the first published compilations of physical and chemical constants, this three-part volume includes tables of constants gathered from contemporary research. The tables of part one list over 5000 values for the…