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1710 - Gattermann, L.

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€260 - 400

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27%

Gattermann, L. Collection of 49 publications by Gattermann. Berlin (?) 1883–1894. 280 numbered pages. With a handwritten index by Gattermann and his name on the first blank page. Cited in Partington IV, 834: “He established the formula of nitrogen trichloride.” During this dangerous research, Gattermann wore thick leather gloves and stated: ‘On several occasions, the separatory flask in which I purified the chlorine nitrogen exploded in my hand. However, apart from a few very minor bruises, I suffered no harm.’ Together with Pfitzinger, he demonstrated that primuline, discovered by A.G. Green (1887), is a thiazole derivative, and prepared thiazoles from diazonium compounds. Gattermann and W. Haussknecht modified the Sandmeyer reaction by using copper powder and fuming hydrochloric acid" - Gattermann’s own copy. Includes his dissertation and his paper published in 1888: “Zur Kenntnis des Chlorstickstoffes” (Darmstaedter 863), the first isolation and analysis of pure nitrogen trichloride. Mostly original offprints from the *Berichten der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft*. Most likely from Gattermann’s library, containing all his publications? All first editions. Bugge II, 387. – The collected works of Gattermann from his own library. – 82.

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Auction details

Auction 146 - Day 2
Thursday, December 10
10:00 AM
Steubenstrasse, 36
75172 Pforzheim, Germany

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