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Radioactive Substances and their Radiations by Rutherford, Ernest - 1913

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Radioactive Substances and their Radiations by Rutherford, Ernest - 1913

Radioactive Substances and their Radiations

by Rutherford, Ernest

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A detailed account of the science of radioactivity c. 1913. The discovery and purification of the radioactive elements. Analysis of the emanations. The transmutation of radioactive elements. The half-life of the radioactive elements. The radioactive gases. The properties of the Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays. With many diagrams of the experimental apparatus and tables of results.

Photographs of spectra etc., clould chamber photo showing particle tracks

Discussion of a revised "age of the earth" due to the newly discovered heating effect of radioactive breakdown in rock.

Descriptions of reckless experiments with Radium and its effect on the skin.

The book is in very good condition, some shelf ware at the top and bottom of the spine, otherwise the binding is solid and text pages unmarked. Prevoius owner "D. C. Rose, Cauis College Cambridge" autograph on flyleaf.

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  • Format/Binding Dark green cloth with gilt lettering
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good
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  • Edition First
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Cambridge U.
  • Place of Publication England
  • Date Published 1913
  • Pages 697
  • Size 9" X 6"
  • Keywords Rutherford, Science, Physics, Radiation
  • Size 9" X 6"

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Cambridge University Press. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Extremities worn. Owner's name on pastedown. Front hinge starting. (radioactivity)
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Cambridge, University Press 1913.. VII,699 S. Olwd. Erste Ausgabe / First edition. Mit Tafelabbildungen und Abbildungen im Text. - Einband etwas bestossen, innen sehr gut.
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Cambridge:: University Press, 1913., 1913. First edition. 8vo. vii, [i], 699, [1] pp. 131 figures, many diagrams, appendices, index. Original gilt-stamped dark green cloth; tail rubbed, hinge repaired, short spine end tear. Ex-library copy with multiple rubber-stamps [Dominion Astronomical Observatory, Ottawa, Canada; "4556" gilt stamped on spine]. Very good.
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by Ernest Rutherford

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First edition. 8vo in publisher's cloth. 699 pp. G. Cloth torn at spine ends; corners bumped and worn; minor edge wear. Binding is sound. Offsetting to end papers. Name on ffep. Light foxing to front and end matter. Text is clean.
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