Rhenium
DVI-Manganese, the Element of Atomic Number 75

Originally published in 1948, this volume presents John Gerald Frederick Druce's explanation regarding the preparation and properties of rhenium.

J. G. F. Druce (Author)

9781107693241, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

102 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.6 cm, 0.14 kg

John Gerald Frederick Druce (1894–1950) was a British chemist and schoolmaster who played a key role in the discovery of the chemical element rhenium. Originally published in 1948, this volume presents Druce's explanation regarding the preparation and properties of rhenium, the first textbook on this subject. A comprehensive bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in rhenium, the development of chemistry and the history of science.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The isolation and properties of rhenium
3. The oxides of rhenium
4. Perrhenic acid and its salts
5. The halogen compounds of rhenium
6. The sulphides, selenides and thio-salts of rhenium
7. Some organic rhenium derivatives
8. Applications and patents relating to rhenium
Bibliography of rhenium (dvi-manganese)
Index.

Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]