Browsing Archives and Special Collections by Subject "Chemistry"
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Chemical
(2009-07-24)In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie discusses various topics in chemistry including the effects of fire, water, acids, and bases on mixtures. He also notes the properties of different types of air such as fixed ... -
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on ... -
Experiments of Factitious Air
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the ... -
Journal of Lectures
(2009-07-27)These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between December 22, 1808 and March 11, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the orbits of the sun and moon to the state of science ... -
Journal of Lectures
(2009-07-27)These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between March 23, 1809 and December 21, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the electro-chemistry to astronomical systems to botanical ... -
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Lecture 4, 5
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with the properties of air and various experiments that demonstrate these. The file consists of eight pages of notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-21)These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and ... -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie contain sections of notes on various topics including the history of medicine, chemistry, electricity, proof of repulsions, and mathematics. This file consists of 61 pages of notes. -
Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss several chemical experiments. The file consists of three pages of notes. -
Letter to the Editor
(2009-07-24)This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry. -
Miscellanies, No. 1-5
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics. The file consists of 69 pages of lecture notes. -
Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including music, musical instruments, diving bells, and chemistry. This file consists of 77 pages of notes. -
Natural History, No. 2,3; Chemistry, No. 1-4; Metallurgy, No. 1-3
(2009-07-22)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history, chemistry, and metallurgy. He mentions several topics including agriculture, physical properties of water, and mineralogy. This file consists ... -
No. 1
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry. This file consists of eleven pages of notes. -
No. 3
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry. This file consists of nineteen pages of notes. -
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 29, 1810 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including ... -
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 18, 1809 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including ... -
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 20, 1809 and April 19, 1810 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution which focus on a variety of topics in chemistry. This file consists of one ... -
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between February 9, 1811 and April 3, 1811 contains notes on lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including voltaic electricity, uses ...
