Report On The Nature And Products Of The Process Of The Destructive Distillation Of Peat (1851)

Report On The Nature And Products Of The Process Of The Destructive Distillation Of Peat Is A Scientific Publication Written By Robert Kane In 1851. The Book Explores The Process Of Destructive Distillation Which Is The Process Of Heating Organic Material In The Absence Of Air To Produce Useful Products. In This Case The Organic Material In Question Is Peat A Type Of Partially Decayed Vegetation That Is Commonly Found In Wetlands. Kane'S Report Provides A Detailed Analysis Of The Chemical Composition Of Peat And The Products That Can Be Obtained Through Destructive Distillation. He Explains The Various Stages Of The Process And The Factors That Influence The Yield And Quality Of The Products. The Book Also Includes Detailed Descriptions Of The Various Products That Can Be Obtained From Peat Including Tar Gas And Charcoal.Overall Report On The Nature And Products Of The Process Of The Destructive Distillation Of Peat Is An Important Scientific Work That Sheds Light On The Potential Uses Of Peat As A Source Of Energy And Other Valuable Products. It Is A Valuable Resource For Scientists Engineers And Anyone Interested In The History And Development Of The Chemical Industry.Considered Specially With Reference To Its Employment As A Branch Of Manufacturing Industry.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.