A picture of the unpublished manuscript “On a new and practical form of voltaic battery of the highest powers, in which potassium forms the positive element” (first page)
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A picture of the unpublished manuscript “On a new and practical form of voltaic battery of the highest powers, in which potassium forms the positive element” (first page)
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This manuscript was created by John Goodman in 1846-7. The paper goes over the creation of potassium in a unique battery arrangement consisting of sulfuric acid, platinum, crude oil, potassium, and copper wire. The author finds that the battery is able to produce current but is unable to get rid of the batteries instability.
Date
2024-03-15
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The Royal Society Collections Catalogues
Archived Papers
AP/29/4
Archived Papers
AP/29/4
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"Royal Society's Impact On Battery Technology Today", by Thomas Williams, HON 399 Research in London, Spring 2024
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Williams, Thomas (Study Abroad Student), “A picture of the unpublished manuscript “On a new and practical form of voltaic battery of the highest powers, in which potassium forms the positive element” (first page),” UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, accessed December 22, 2024, http://libarchstor2.uah.edu/digitalcollections/items/show/14552.