Electrogravimetry development

Electrolytic deposition was used as a qualitative analytical technique in the early years of current electricity, but it was not until 1864 that quantitative electrochemical analysis commenced with the development of electrogravimetry by Wolcott Gibbs.76,77 Electrolytic techniques of analysis were greatly refined by Edgar Fahs Smith at the University of Pennsylvania, who introduced the rotating anode and double-cup mercury cathode. Smith s book on electrochemical analysis ran to six editions.78... 

Classen, Alexander— (Apr. 13,1843, Aachen, Germany - Jan. 28,1934, Aachen, Germany) Ph.D. 1864 in Berlin, since 1878 Professor at the Technische Hochschule Aachen . Classen is most well-known for his contributions to the development of -> electrogravimetry. He wrote a very influential book on that technique which was published in numerous editions [i]. 

May 23,1854, York, Pennsylvania, USA - May 3,1928, Philadelphia, USA) American chemist who obtained a Ph.D. from University of Gottingen, Germany, where he worked under the direction of Friedrich Wohler. Smith contributed to -> electrogravimetry by developing numerous new determinations, and he is credited for popularizing electrochemical methods of analysis [i]. Fie is also well remembered for his publications on the history of chemistry [ii]. The American Chemical Society takes care of the The Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial Collection in the History of Chemistry . 

Quantitative electrochemical analysis was not introduced, however, until 1864, when electrogravimetry was developed by Wolcott Gibbs 3) and C. Luckow (. The technique was further studied by a... 

Sand did the work that led to this equation before ny time. However, I was aroimd when Sand and his students were developing apparatus and techniques that greatly influenced electrogravimetric analysis. Like other gravimetric processes, electrogravimetry is now overshadowed by more rapid methods. This deposition method, capable of giving high precision and accuracy,... 

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