Electrolytic Oxidation and Reduction: Principles of Experimental and Theoretical Electrochemistry Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry

Abstract

SOME sections of the broad science of chemistry are purely theoretical, others are essentially practical, but electrochemistry in its modern developments combines the two aspects. The appreciation of its principles demands an intensive knowledge of mathematics and thermodynamics; the application of those principles to industrial purposes is of fundamental importance, both on the inorganic and on the organic sides. No Chancellor of the Exchequer needs to ask to-day, as Gladstone did: “What's the use of it?”; he has long ago taken advantage of Faraday's reply to the question: “Why, sir, there is every probability that you will soon be able to tax it !”

Electrolytic Oxidation and Reduction:

Inorganic and Organic. By Dr. S. Glasstone and Dr. A. Hickling. (Monographs on Applied Chemistry, Vol. 9.) Pp. ix + 420. (London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1935.) 25s. net.

Principles of Experimental and Theoretical Electrochemistry

By Prof. Malcolm Dole. (International Chemical Series.) Pp. xiii + 549. (New York and London: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1935.) 30s. net.

Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry

By Prof. H. Jermain Creighton. In 2 vols. Vol. 1: Principles. Third Edition, revised and enlarged. Pp. xviii + 502. (New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1935.) 20s. net.

Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry

Prof. W. A. Koehler. In 2 vols. Vol. 2: Applications. Pp. xiv + 545. (New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1935.) 25s. net.