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The Origin of the Name 'Onion's Fusible Alloy'

Authors :
Jensen, William B.
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Oct 2010 87(10):1050-1051.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

In response to a reader query, this article traces the history of fusible alloys, including Newton's metal, D'Arcet's metal, Rose's metal, Onion's fusible alloy, and Wood's metal. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9584
Volume :
87
Issue :
10
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ920328
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed100764f