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Charles H. Winston and Confederate Sulfuric Acid.

Authors :
Riethmiller, Steven
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Jul 1995 72(7):575-577.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Describes the invention and use of a sulfuric acid chamber by Charles Henry Winston during the Civil War. This invention helped supply munitions for the South. Winston, who was President of the Richmond Female Institute in Virginia, constructed the chamber at his farm and was granted a patent by the Confederate Patent Office in 1863. (PVD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9584
Volume :
72
Issue :
7
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
EJ551233
Document Type :
Historical Materials<br />Journal Articles