A Chronology of Lavoisier's Career. Prepared by Maurice Daumas, Henry Guerlac and Carl Perrin. Edited by Marco Beretta
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A Chronology of Lavoisier's career
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(1784-08-16): Letter by Darcet to Volta, written in behalf of Lavoisier, in which he report of experiments with electrical pistol concerning the decomposition of water: "Je me suis rappellé for bien de cette vapeur nebuleux qui resulte de la destruction entiere ou presque entiere, des deux airs, en les enflammant à l’aide de l’etincelle electrique, dans votre nouvel appareil, que vous aviez eu la complaisance de faire porter chez moi."
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