A Course Of Six Lectures On The Chemical History Of A Candle: To Which Is Added A Lecture On Platinum (1861) - Hardcover

""A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle: To Which is Added a Lecture on Platinum"" is a book written by Michael Faraday in 1861. The book is a transcript of a series of six lectures given by Faraday at the Royal Institution in London in 1848. These lectures explore the chemical reactions and physical properties of a burning candle, from the moment it is lit to the point where it is extinguished. Faraday's lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the chemistry of a candle, including the composition of the wax, the role of oxygen in combustion, and the formation of carbon dioxide and water. He also discusses the properties of different types of flames and the mechanisms behind their formation. In addition to the lectures on candles, the book also includes a seventh lecture on the properties of platinum. This lecture explores the unique physical and chemical properties of platinum, including its resistance to corrosion and its ability to catalyze certain chemical reactions. Overall, ""A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle"" is a fascinating exploration of the science behind one of the simplest and most common sources of light and heat. Faraday's insights into the chemistry of candles have continued to influence scientific research to this day, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of chemistry or the science of combustion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.