De la pirotechnia
38. Chemistry in the 1500s
Biringucci's work was the first clear and comprehensive book on the subject
of metallurgy. Here can be found the first mention of cobalt blue and
manganese as well as the use of common salt to separate gold and silver from
baser metals.
Collation: *8, A-X8.
Colophon: Stampata in Venetia per Venturino Roffinello. Ad instantia di
Curtio Nauo. & fratelli. Del M.CCCCC.XL.
Full title: De la pirotechnia. Libri .x.
Creator:
Biringucci, Vannoccio
Published:
C. Navò, 1540
Topic:
Technology
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