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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book makes accessible the field of soap production with a detailed overview of the chemical composition of fats, alkalis, and soaps and the processes involved in their transformation. The author traces the history of soapmaking and its contemporary importance to multiple industries. The book discusses the three main types of fats used in soapmaking, their various sources, and the distinctive fatty acids of each. It describes the process of saponification, in which fats are reacted with alkalis to form soaps, with detailed explanations of the two main methods of saponification: cold process and hot process. The author also presents research on a method of soapmaking using sulfur alkalis and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. Detailed instructions guide the reader through the steps of soapmaking, including the preparation of lye, the saponification process, and the techniques for pouring, cutting, and curing the soap. This book not only provides a comprehensive understanding of soapmaking but also highlights the significance of chemistry in industrial processes and everyday life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.