Cyclopadic Science SimplifiedF. Warne and Company, 1869 - 685 pages |
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Page 299
... copper is poured down to the bottom of the glass , which , gravitating by its weight , raises the weak nitric acid above it , and thus the copper is immersed in two solutions , the shaded one , A , being the solution of copper , and the ...
... copper is poured down to the bottom of the glass , which , gravitating by its weight , raises the weak nitric acid above it , and thus the copper is immersed in two solutions , the shaded one , A , being the solution of copper , and the ...
Page 301
... copper , acid -is the use of dissimilar metals , one being acted upon more than the other . The principle is so true ... copper sheathing of vessels , found that the plates of the sheathing lost weight , whilst the nail increased in ...
... copper , acid -is the use of dissimilar metals , one being acted upon more than the other . The principle is so true ... copper sheathing of vessels , found that the plates of the sheathing lost weight , whilst the nail increased in ...
Page 305
... copper plates ; and they are very inconstant in their action . These defects are obviated in the construction of the constant bat- tery , the contrivance of the author , which consists of a series of single cir- cuits , constructed upon ...
... copper plates ; and they are very inconstant in their action . These defects are obviated in the construction of the constant bat- tery , the contrivance of the author , which consists of a series of single cir- cuits , constructed upon ...
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