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A history of thermochemistry through the tribulations of its devotees

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The history and the evolution of thermochemistry are covered in a number of excellent books. In order not to repeat what has already been written, this paper will be concerned with thermochemists as persons through their odd stories and anecdotes, of hot, enduring and even fierce debates, of accidents in the laboratory.

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Cardillo, P. A history of thermochemistry through the tribulations of its devotees. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 72, 7–22 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023938829354

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