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The Modern Calorimeter
Hardcover
Technology & EngineeringChemistryPhysics
ISBN13: 9781025843094
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Modern Calorimeter is an essential scientific monograph dedicated to the precise measurement of heat and the technical design of calorimetric instruments. Written by Walter P. White, this work provides a rigorous examination of the principles and practices required for accurate thermal analysis. The text meticulously details the construction of calorimeters, addressing critical factors such as heat transfer, temperature distribution, and the systematic errors that can arise during experimentation.
Focusing on both theory and application, the book explores various methods including adiabatic and isothermal calorimetry. White offers practical guidance on minimizing measurement uncertainty and optimizing laboratory conditions for scientific research. This treatise serves as a vital bridge between the abstract laws of thermodynamics and the concrete realities of experimental physics. The Modern Calorimeter remains a significant historical contribution to the field of physical chemistry, reflecting the high standards of precision and methodology that defined early twentieth-century science. It is an invaluable resource for historians of science and professionals interested in the evolution of thermal measurement technology.
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