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Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids
Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1803. Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1803
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This copperplate engraving depicts the innovative Woulfe's Apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids, designed by the renowned Irish chemist, mineralogist, and alchemist, Peter Woulfe (1727-1803). Woulfe's groundbreaking invention was a significant contribution to the field of chemistry during the late 18th century. The intricate apparatus is illustrated in meticulous detail, revealing its complex design. It consists of a series of interconnected vessels, including a distilling flask, condenser, and receiver. The gas to be washed or the liquid to be saturated is introduced into the distilling flask, which is heated to facilitate the distillation process. The resulting vapors then pass through the condenser, where they are cooled and condense back into a liquid form. This saturated liquid collects in the receiver, now enriched with the desired component from the gas or liquid being processed. Woulfe's Apparatus was not only used for washing gases but also for creating elixirs, as alchemists believed that the process could lead to the discovery of the Philosopher's Stone. This engraving, taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, published in London in 1803, serves as a testament to Woulfe's ingenuity and the fascination with alchemy and chemistry during the 19th century. The intricate details and beautiful illustration by Wilson Lowry highlight the importance of these scientific pursuits in the history of science.
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