Discovery of Oxygen

Part 2

Scheele

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9782528104767
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Science & Technology Biographies

Discovery of Oxygen Part 2 continues the fascinating narrative of scientific exploration and experimentation that led to the identification and understanding of oxygen, one of the most vital elements for life on Earth. This volume delves deeper into the historical context and the pivotal experiments conducted by renowned chemists such as Joseph Priestley, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, and Antoine Lavoisier. Through detailed accounts, the book explores the intellectual climate of the 18th century, highlighting the challenges and controversies that surrounded the study of air and gases. Readers are taken on a journey through the laboratories and minds of these pioneering scientists as they meticulously document their observations, devise ingenious apparatus, and challenge prevailing theories about the nature of air and combustion. The narrative captures the excitement and skepticism that accompanied the gradual realization that air was not a single substance but a mixture of different gases, with oxygen playing a crucial role in respiration and burning. Discovery of Oxygen Part 2 not only recounts the technical aspects of the experiments but also provides insight into the personalities, rivalries, and collaborations that shaped the course of scientific discovery. The book examines the impact of these findings on the development of modern chemistry, particularly the overthrow of the phlogiston theory and the establishment of the concept of chemical elements. Rich in historical detail and scientific explanation, this volume is an engaging resource for anyone interested in the history of science, the process of discovery, and the remarkable story of how oxygen was brought from obscurity to the forefront of scientific knowledge.

Table of contents

• DISCOVERY OF OXYGEN
• CHEMICAL TREATISE ON AIR AND FIRE.[A]