Solvay

Author : Kenneth Bertrams,Nicolas Coupain,Ernst Homburg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107311077

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Solvay by Kenneth Bertrams,Nicolas Coupain,Ernst Homburg Pdf

Ernest Solvay, philanthropist and organizer of the world-famous Solvay conferences on physics, discovered a profitable way of making soda ash in 1861. Together with a handful of associates, he laid the foundations of the Solvay company, which successfully branched out into other chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. Since its emergence in 1863, Solvay has maintained world leadership in the production of soda ash. This is the first scholarly book on the history of the Solvay company, which was one of the earliest chemical multinationals and today is among the world's twenty largest chemical companies. It is also one of the largest companies in the field to preserve its family character. The authors analyze the company's 150-year history (1863–2013) from economic, political and social perspectives, showing the enormous impact geopolitical events had on the company and the recent consequences of global competition.

Author : Jagdish Mehra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401018678

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The Solvay Conferences on Physics by Jagdish Mehra Pdf

Jagdish Mehra's historical account of the Solvay Conferences from 1911 to 1973 demonstrates not only the great influence which these conferences have had on the development of modern physics, but it also shows clearly how far-sighted and well planned were the intentions of Ernest Solvay when he took the initiative for organizing a new type of international conferences. In contrast to the conventional meetings in which reports are given on the successful solution of scientific problems, the Solvay Conferences were conceived to help directly in solving specific problems of unusual difficulty. The importance of the quantum structure of Nature had become well under stood already by 1911, but at that time there was no hope for an answer to the ex tremely difficult new questions posed by the atomic phenomena. The new conferences should therefore be devoted primarily to thorough discussions of such problems be tween a small number of the most competent physicists, and Ernest Solvay was guided by the hope that the discussions would eventually lead to a real and substantial progress. The earliest Solvay Conferences which I attended were those of 1927, 1930 and 1933, and they served this purpose extremely well. In 1926 the mathematical formalism of quantum-and wave-mechanics approached its final shape, but the interpretation was still controversial. Schrodinger hoped that his matter waves could be considered as waves in three-dimensional space and time, and that the discontinuous feature of quantum 'jumps' could be avoided thereby.

Author : Pierre Marage,Grégoire Wallenborn
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034877039

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The Solvay Councils and the Birth of Modern Physics by Pierre Marage,Grégoire Wallenborn Pdf

FOREWORD This book came about as a result of two events: an exhibition on the Solvay Physics Councils, held in Brussels in May 1995, and a conference on the same theme which took place at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) on May 1Oth 1995. A book was published in French in conjunction with the exhibition, and much of the present publication is taken from that book. In addition, we have included some of the papers presented at the conference, as we believe they add a further dimension to the history of the Councils. The French term, Conseil Solvay, is usually translated into English as Solvay Conference or Congress. We have elected to retain the particular connotations of the French word Conseil by translating it instead as Council. The Councils were, after all, no ordinary conferences. Only a limited number of participants was invited, hand picked by a scientific committee, who for five to six days took an active part in the sessions and the long discussions that followed. Each day, one or two physicists would present a paper on a subject that had been chosen by the committee to fit in with the overall theme of the Council. The word Conseil expressly implies the gathering of an elite to engage in debate.

Author : Michael Ash
Publisher : Synapse Info Resources
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781890595968

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Handbook of Fillers, Extenders, and Diluents by Michael Ash Pdf

Author : Sina Ebnesajjad
Publisher : William Andrew
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781455731985

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Fluoroplastics, Volume 2 by Sina Ebnesajjad Pdf

Fluoroplastics, Volume 2: Melt Processible Fluoropolymers - The Definitive User's Guide and Data Book compiles the working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of melt processible fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods, material properties, fabrication and handling information, technologies, and applications, also including history, market statistics, and safety and recycling aspects. Both volumes of Fluoroplastics contain a large amount of specific property data useful for users to readily compare different materials and align material structure with end use applications. Volume Two concentrates on melt-processible fluoropolymers used across a broad range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronic, food, beverage, oil/gas, and medical devices. This new edition is a thoroughly updated and significantly expanded revision covering new technologies and applications, and addressing the changes that have taken place in the fluoropolymer markets. Exceptionally broad and comprehensive coverage of melt processible fluoropolymers processing and applications Provides a practical approach, written by long-standing authorities in the fluoropolymers industry Thoroughly updated and significantly expanded revision covering new technologies and applications, and addressing the changes that have taken place in the fluoropolymer markets

Author : Colin Mayer,Bruno Roche
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780192643704

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Putting Purpose Into Practice by Colin Mayer,Bruno Roche Pdf

In the face of constant change, the nature of business must evolve rapidly if it is to remain relevant to society at large. How then should business change to meet the requirements of the 21st century, in which unbridled globalization and technological advancements are having profound affects on the wellbeing and prosperity of both the people and the planet? The achievement of purpose is the key to successful transformation - not just having a purpose, but making that purpose real at every level of the organization. This is the first book to provide a precise description of how companies can put purpose into practice. Based on a groundbreaking research project undertaken jointly between the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and Mars Catalyst, the think tank of Mars Inc., it provides a highly accessible account of how companies should determine and implement their corporate purposes. It outlines why corporate purpose is so important and how it can both address the major challenges the world faces today and deliver enhanced performance for business. Fourteen detailed case studies illustrate how companies of different sizes, sectors, and geographies have put purpose into practice and their experiences of doing so. These cases give deep insights into the way in which companies can build purposeful businesses, map and shape their ecosystems, identify failures and problems, align management, and create partnerships to deliver their purposes against which they can measure their performance. The achievement of purpose is a very real issue that every responsible leader in business, finance, and business academia must now face. This book will equip executives, managers, investors, and policymakers with the tools that they require to understand how the notion of corporate purpose should become a corporate reality.

Author : Laurence W. McKeen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323995566

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The Effect of Temperature and other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers by Laurence W. McKeen Pdf

The Effect of Temperature and Other Factors on the Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition provides data on the wide spectrum of plastics and TPEs with special reference to thermal stability. The mechanical, physical and electrical properties of plastics and elastomers are described as a function of temperature and humidity to help with the design of lighter more cost-effective plastic parts to replace metal ones. In this new edition, expertly edited data makes it easy for readers to learn about the properties of plastic materials without having to search the general literature or depend on suppliers. Additional types of plastics are examined, and the latest data on material characteristics are provided. Complex details such as how the thermal prehistory can effect final mechanical properties, and how temperature scans reveal dynamic mechanical behavior are also examined to build a deeper understanding of the materials. Fully updated edition features full coverage of the new data, new plastics and applications that have emerged in recent years Features reorganization of plastics data by manufacturer, facilitating quick reference

Author : Steven W. Effler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0387943838

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Limnological and Engineering Analysis of a Polluted Urban Lake by Steven W. Effler Pdf

Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York is a model for the analysis and management of a polluted urban lake. Sometimes referred to as "the most polluted lake in the United States", Onondaga Lake is one of only two lakes for which a federal advisory body has been set up to guide environmental remediation. The recipient of significant municipal effluent and industrial waste for more than a century, Onondaga Lake has been the focus of intensive limnological investigation and extensive remediation efforts. This book is a comprehensive presentation of the scientific knowledge about Onondaga Lake, based on research coordinated by the Upstate Freshwater Institute. Onondaga Lake: Limnology and Environmental Management of a Polluted Urban Lake is the most complete case study of a lake, and will be of interest to water quality scientists, engineers and managers, as well as environmental engineers, modelers, and policymakers.

Author : Philippe Fontaine,Robert Leonard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134287604

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The Experiment in the History of Economics by Philippe Fontaine,Robert Leonard Pdf

Throughout the history of economic ideas, it has often been asserted that experimentation is impossible, yet, in fact, history shows that the idea of ‘experimentation’ has always been important, and as such has been interpreted and put to use in many ways. Rich in historical detail, the essays in this topical volume deal with such issues as laboratory experimentation, the observed transition from a post-war economics to a contemporary discipline, the contrasting positions of Friedrich Hayek and Oskar Morgenstern, the socio-economic experiments proposed by Ernest Solvay and Knut Wicksell, and a rigorous examination of the way in which economic models can or cannot be construed as valid experiments producing useful knowledge. A testament to the variety of ways in which experimentation has been of importance in the creation of economic knowledge, these wide-ranging essays will interest those seeking to expand their historical understanding of the discipline, be they theorists, historians, philosophers, advanced students or researchers.

Author : New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1512 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Government publications
ISBN : CORNELL:31924093497612

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Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York by New York (State). Legislature. Assembly Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1700 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Cartels
ISBN : MINN:31951D03671148I

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Elimination of German Resources for War by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs Pdf

Part 7: Contains results of U.S. Government investigation of German-based I.G. Farben international cartel organization and activities in support of Nazi and possible future German military efforts

Author : United States. Court of International Trade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2014 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Customs administration
ISBN : OSU:32435084374891

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United States Court of International Trade Reports by United States. Court of International Trade Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1984 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UOM:49015002784404

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Mergent Industrial Manual by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1938 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UCSC:32106020110257

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Directory of Corporate Affiliations by Anonim Pdf

Directory is indexed by name (parent and subsidiary), geographic location, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code, and corporate responsibility.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2090 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UOM:49015002679018

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Moody's Industrial Manual by Anonim Pdf

Covering New York, American & regional stock exchanges & international companies.