Written by Harry C. Jones
Determination of the Atomic Weight of Cadmium
by Harry C. JonesThe method of weighing the more or less hygroscopic cadmium sulphate is open to criticism when employed in accurate work. The cadmium sulphate was placed in an open boat, dried, cooled over sulphuric acid, and weighed. It was again dried, cooled as before, and weighed. The second weighing could be quickly accomplished since the approximate weight w..