Dr. R. Arnold [Ralph Arnold] [trans. by Harold G. Colman] — Ammonia and Ammonium Compounds

London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1889. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of an uncommon practical and comprehensive manual on the chemistry of ammonia and the manufacturing of ammonium compounds. The first edition of Ammonia and Ammonium Compounds, an uncommon and intriguing practical manual for manufacturers, chemists, gas-engineers and drysalters, written by German chemist Dr. Ralph Arnold, translated by Harold G. Colman. Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington in 1889.In the publisher's original dark green pictorial cloth, with numerous in-text woodcut illustrations.Collecting descriptions of various processes for utilizing nitrogen for coal production, Arnold provides a comprehensive guide that omits redundant views and is built on his own experiences as a chemist. Specifically, he looks at the chemistry of ammonia, the manufacturing of ammonium compounds, and the utilisation of spent-oxide. In the publisher's original dark green pictorial cloth. Externally, very smart, with minor fading to boards, and slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. Minimal marks. Brown end papers are clean, with the occasional small mark. Minor wear to hinge at rear end papers, and a chip to bottom left of rear free end paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the very faint spot to first and last leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Unknown. Very Good .