Title

Sectional view of lead chamber process

Caption

Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale production of sulphuric acid 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04. It was one of the most important of industrial chemicals, The example shown was at the Saint-Gobin chemical works, France. This incorporates Gay-Lussac's (1778-1850) and John Glover's (1817-1902) refinements. From "Les Merveilles de l'Industrie" by Louis Figuier. (Paris, c1870). Engraving

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