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 A Chronology of Lavoisier's Career. Prepared by Maurice Daumas, Henry Guerlac and Carl Perrin. Edited by Marco Beretta |
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(1786-02-23): Research on electrical phenomena. Notion that electricity is a slow combustion, electrical effects resulting from decomposition of air. Uses an electrical machine in a vacum chamber, constructed by Fortin, to examine effects in vacuum and in different gases. Tests nitrogen on March 27, oxygen on April 27. |
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Revue d'Histoire des Sciences |
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bibliographic reference |
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From Nollet to Volta: Lavoisier and electricity |
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