Carl Auer Von Welsbach: Chemist, Inventor, Entrepreneur

by Roland Adunka and Mary Virginia Orna

This Brief documents the life, discoveries and inventions of the chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. Particular attention is given to his pioneering work on the rare earth elements, including the discovery of four new elements, which allowed him to develop new materials, to invent new useful devices and to establish major industries.

From the invention of the incandescent gas mantle and first electric incandescent lamps with metal filaments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319779044
• ISBN13: 9783319779041
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"