Nitrocellulose Industry; a Compendium of the History, Chemistry, Manufacture, Commercial Application and Analysis of Nitrates, Acetates and Xanthates (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025193199)

Nitrocellulose Industry; a Compendium of the History, Chemistry, Manufacture, Commercial Application and Analysis of Nitrates, Acetates and Xanthates of Cellulose as Applied to the Peaceful Arts, With a Chapter on Gun Cotton, Smokeless Powder And... Volume 2, by Edward Chauncey Worden, offers a detailed examination of the nitrocellulose industry at the turn of the 20th century. This volume delves into the historical development, chemical properties, manufacturing processes, and commercial uses of nitrocellulose and related compounds. It explores the applications of nitrates, acetates, and xanthates of cellulose in various peaceful arts, providing insights into their significance in industry and technology. Additionally, the book includes a dedicated chapter on gun cotton and smokeless powder, examining their composition and production.

This comprehensive work is invaluable for historians of science and technology, chemists, engineers, and anyone interested in the evolution of the nitrocellulose industry and its impact on modern manufacturing and materials.

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