Tissandier, Gaston, 1843-1899, Frith, Henry, 1840-, Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · London, New York [etc.] Ward, Lock & Co · leaf 250
d nitrogen combine under the influence ofelectricity, as shown by Cavendish, who passed a currentthrough an atmospheric mixture of oxygen and nitrogen,in a tube terminating in a solution of potash, lime, and NITROGEN. 83 soda. Every time the spark passed, the volume of ga.-,diminished, and nitric… … Apparatus for obtaining nitrogen by using metal to absorb the oxygen of the air ne=s of thunderstorms, and of the grand provisions ofnature for our benefit. Nitric acid is obtained by distillingnitre with sulphuric acid. The liquid is, when pure,colourless, and is a powerful oxidizer. : It…
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