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Sir William Henry Perkin: a review of his life, work and legacy (REVIEW)

Ian Holme

Color. Technol., Vol. 122 (5) (2006) 235  (Explain)

10-Oct-06

The life, work and legacy of Sir William Henry Perkin are reviewed in the light of his early chemical education, his training in coal tar chemistry with Hofmann, and his discovery, patenting and manufacture of mauveine.

SDC: 107762

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