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Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry

Step into the workshop where matter reveals its secrets and discovery sparks to life. This bookshelf blends the drama of scientific pioneers, the hands-on thrill of early chemical investigation, and the restless ingenuity of an age transforming photography, industry, and everyday life. From foundational principles to world-changing experiments, these audiobooks capture chemistry as both a mystery and a revolution.

383 Audiobooks

Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries

Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries

by Antoine Laurent Lavoisier

A New Light of Alchymie Taken out of the Fountaine of Nature, and Manuall Experience. Etc.

A New Light of Alchymie Taken out of the Fountaine of Nature, and Manuall Experience. Etc.

by Michal Sedziwój, Paracelsus

The Mirror of Alchimy

The Mirror of Alchimy

by Roger Bacon

Of Natural and Supernatural Things Also of the first Tincture, Root, and Spirit of Metals and Minerals, how the same are Conceived, Generated, Brought forth, Changed, and Augmented.

Of Natural and Supernatural Things Also of the first Tincture, Root, and Spirit of Metals and Minerals, how the same are Conceived, Generated, Brought forth, Changed, and Augmented.

by Basilius Valentinus

Studies on Fermentation The diseases of beer, their causes, and the means of preventing them

Studies on Fermentation The diseases of beer, their causes, and the means of preventing them

by Louis Pasteur

Nouveau moyen de préparer la couche sensible des plaques destinées à recevoir les images photographiques Lettre à M. Arago

Nouveau moyen de préparer la couche sensible des plaques destinées à recevoir les images photographiques Lettre à M. Arago

by Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre

Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures

Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures

by Various Authors

The Chemical Constituents of Piper Methysticum Or, The Chemical Constituents of the Active Principle of the Ava Root

The Chemical Constituents of Piper Methysticum Or, The Chemical Constituents of the Active Principle of the Ava Root

by Alice A. Ball

Traité élémentaire de chimie, tome 1 Présenté dans un ordre nouveau et d'après les découvertes modernes; avec Figures

Traité élémentaire de chimie, tome 1 Présenté dans un ordre nouveau et d'après les découvertes modernes; avec Figures

by Antoine Laurent Lavoisier

Das Mikroskop und seine Anwendung Ein Leitfaden bei mikroskopischen Untersuchungen

Das Mikroskop und seine Anwendung Ein Leitfaden bei mikroskopischen Untersuchungen

by Hermann Hager

Ueber die Arsenikvergiftung ihre Hülfe und gerichtliche Ausmittelung

Ueber die Arsenikvergiftung ihre Hülfe und gerichtliche Ausmittelung

by Samuel Hahnemann

Occult Chemistry: Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements

Occult Chemistry: Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements

by Annie Besant, C. W. (Charles Webster) Leadbeater

Villkor och möjligheter för kemisk storindustri i Sverige

Villkor och möjligheter för kemisk storindustri i Sverige

by Ernst Larsson

Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882

Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882

by Various Authors

Naturgeschichte einer Kerze : Sechs Vorlesungen für die Jugend; Mit einem Lebensabriß Faraday's

Naturgeschichte einer Kerze : Sechs Vorlesungen für die Jugend; Mit einem Lebensabriß Faraday's

by Michael Faraday

Short-Title Catalog of Publications and Importations of Scientific and Engineering Books (August 1910)

Short-Title Catalog of Publications and Importations of Scientific and Engineering Books (August 1910)

by D. Van Nostrand Company

Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

by Various Authors

Anleitung zur quantitativen chemischen Analyse

Anleitung zur quantitativen chemischen Analyse

by C. Remigius Fresenius

Nova analysis aquarum Medeviensium

Nova analysis aquarum Medeviensium

by friherre Jöns Jakob Berzelius

The handbook of soap manufacture

The handbook of soap manufacture

by W. H. (William Herbert) Simmons, H. A. Appleton

Scientific American Supplement, No. 1082, September 26, 1896

Scientific American Supplement, No. 1082, September 26, 1896

by Various Authors

A History of Science — Volume 2

A History of Science — Volume 2

by Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams

A Century of Science, and Other Essays

A Century of Science, and Other Essays

by John Fiske

The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition

The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition

by A. W. Duncan

Compendio di Chimica Fisiologica

Compendio di Chimica Fisiologica

by A. (Alfredo) Cominelli

Vegetable Dyes: Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer

Vegetable Dyes: Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer

by Ethel Mairet

The Principles of Chemistry, Volume I

The Principles of Chemistry, Volume I

by Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev

How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index

How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index

by Garrett Putman Serviss, Arthur Selwyn-Brown

Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe

Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe

by Svante Arrhenius

Ueber die Wirkung des Nordsee-Bades: Eine physiologisch-chemische Untersuchung

Ueber die Wirkung des Nordsee-Bades: Eine physiologisch-chemische Untersuchung

by F. W. (Friedrich Wilhelm) Beneke

Handbuch der chemischen Technologie Achte Auflage

Handbuch der chemischen Technologie Achte Auflage

by Johannes Rudolf Wagner

Five of Maxwell's Papers

Five of Maxwell's Papers

by James Clerk Maxwell

Tobacco Leaves: Being a Book of Facts for Smokers

Tobacco Leaves: Being a Book of Facts for Smokers

by William Augustine Brennan

Food Adulteration and Its Detection With photomicrographic plates and a bibliographical appendix

Food Adulteration and Its Detection With photomicrographic plates and a bibliographical appendix

by Jesse P. (Jesse Park) Battershall

The chemistry, properties and tests of precious stones

The chemistry, properties and tests of precious stones

by John Mastin

Discoveries and Inventions of the Nineteenth Century

Discoveries and Inventions of the Nineteenth Century

by Robert Routledge

Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2 In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments

Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2 In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments

by Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)

The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)

by Thomas Thomson

Paint Technology and Tests

Paint Technology and Tests

by Henry A. (Henry Alfred) Gardner

Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882

Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882

by Various Authors

Creative Chemistry: Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries

Creative Chemistry: Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries

by Edwin E. (Edwin Emery) Slosson

Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892

Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883

Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883

by Various Authors

Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres

Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres

by Julia de Fontenelle (Jean-Sébastien-Eugène)

Books Relating to Applied Science, Published by E. & F. N. Spon, 1890.

Books Relating to Applied Science, Published by E. & F. N. Spon, 1890.

by E. & F. N. Spon

Inaugureele Rede Waarin wordt Aangetoond dat de Scheikunde met recht een plaats verdient onder de Akademische Wetenschappen

Inaugureele Rede Waarin wordt Aangetoond dat de Scheikunde met recht een plaats verdient onder de Akademische Wetenschappen

by Hieronymus David Gaubius

The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects, Such as the Lace, or Girt of Security, Fulminating Letters, Balls, Bombs, Garters, Cards, Spiders, Segars, Chairs, Drawers, Boots, Shoes, &c. &c.

The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects, Such as the Lace, or Girt of Security, Fulminating Letters, Balls, Bombs, Garters, Cards, Spiders, Segars, Chairs, Drawers, Boots, Shoes, &c. &c.

by Anonymous

The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing Lectures Delivered Before the Hat Manufacturers' Association

The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing Lectures Delivered Before the Hat Manufacturers' Association

by Watson Smith

Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882

Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882

by Various Authors

How to become a scientist : Giving interesting and instructive experiments in chemistry, mechanics, acoustics and pyrotechnics

How to become a scientist : Giving interesting and instructive experiments in chemistry, mechanics, acoustics and pyrotechnics

by Aaron A. Warford

A History of Science — Volume 1

A History of Science — Volume 1

by Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams

A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations

A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations

by Anonymous

The Romance of the Microscope An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history, and development

The Romance of the Microscope An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history, and development

by C. A. (Charles Aubrey) Ealand

A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries Being a manual of instruction and entertainment.

A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries Being a manual of instruction and entertainment.

by George Grant

Die Romantik der Chemie

Die Romantik der Chemie

by Oskar Nagel

An Elementary Study of Chemistry

An Elementary Study of Chemistry

by William McPherson, William Edwards Henderson

Elements of Agricultural Chemistry

Elements of Agricultural Chemistry

by Thomas Anderson

Studies in the History and Method of Science, vol. 1 (of 2)

Studies in the History and Method of Science, vol. 1 (of 2)

Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists

Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists

by George Field

On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1 (of 2)

On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1 (of 2)

by Mary Somerville

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, IV. Band Das Emporblühen der modernen Naturwissenschaften seit der Entdeckung des Energieprinzips

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, IV. Band Das Emporblühen der modernen Naturwissenschaften seit der Entdeckung des Energieprinzips

by Friedrich Dannemann

Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

by Joseph Black

Perfumes and their preparation : Containing complete directions for making handkerchief perfumes, smelling-salts, sachets, fumigating pastils; preparations for the care of the skin, the mouth, the hair; cosmetics, hair dyes, and other toilet articles

Perfumes and their preparation : Containing complete directions for making handkerchief perfumes, smelling-salts, sachets, fumigating pastils; preparations for the care of the skin, the mouth, the hair; cosmetics, hair dyes, and other toilet articles

by George William Askinson

The Principles of Chemistry, Volume II

The Principles of Chemistry, Volume II

by Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev

Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881

Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 829, November 21, 1891

Scientific American Supplement, No. 829, November 21, 1891

by Various Authors

Daedalus : or, Science and the future

Daedalus : or, Science and the future

by J. B. S. (John Burdon Sanderson) Haldane

The Stock-Feeder's Manual the chemistry of food in relation to the breeding and feeding of live stock

The Stock-Feeder's Manual the chemistry of food in relation to the breeding and feeding of live stock

by Sir Charles Alexander Cameron

The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry

The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry

by M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison) Muir

Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science; Including Acoustics, Electricity, Magnetism, Arithmetic, Hydraulics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Hydrostatics, Optics; Wonders of the Air-Pump; All the Popular Tricks and Changes of the Cards, &c., &c. to Which is Added, a Complete System of Pyrotechny; Or, the Art of Making Fire-works.

Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science; Including Acoustics, Electricity, Magnetism, Arithmetic, Hydraulics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Hydrostatics, Optics; Wonders of the Air-Pump; All the Popular Tricks and Changes of the Cards, &c., &c. to Which is Added, a Complete System of Pyrotechny; Or, the Art of Making Fire-works.

by Unknown

Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

by Various Authors

Gas and Petroleum Engines

Gas and Petroleum Engines

by H. de (Henry) Graffigny

Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888

Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888

by Various Authors

Radio-Active Substances

Radio-Active Substances

by Marie Curie

The modes of origin of lowest organisms including a discussion of the experiments of M. Pasteur

The modes of origin of lowest organisms including a discussion of the experiments of M. Pasteur

by H. Charlton Bastian

Buxton and its Medicinal Waters

Buxton and its Medicinal Waters

by Robert Ottiwell Gifford-Bennet

The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed. Being a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science

The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed. Being a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science

by Jabez Hogg

Culinary Chemistry The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food.

Culinary Chemistry The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food.

by Friedrich Christian Accum

Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power

Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power

by F. H. (Frank Henley) Leeds, W. J. Atkinson (William John Atkinson) Butterfield

A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense.

A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense.

by Unknown

The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)

The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)

by Thomas Thomson

Acids, Alkalis and Salts

Acids, Alkalis and Salts

by George Henry Joseph Adlam

Yeast

Yeast

by Thomas Henry Huxley

The Bread and Biscuit Baker's and Sugar-Boiler's Assistant Including a Large Variety of Modern Recipes

The Bread and Biscuit Baker's and Sugar-Boiler's Assistant Including a Large Variety of Modern Recipes

by Robert Wells

Scientific American magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 1 The advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements

Scientific American magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 1 The advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements

by Various Authors

The Sceptical Chymist or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly call'd Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Propos'd and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is præmis'd Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject.

The Sceptical Chymist or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly call'd Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Propos'd and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is præmis'd Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject.

by Robert Boyle

Foods and Their Adulteration Origin, Manufacture, and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations

Foods and Their Adulteration Origin, Manufacture, and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations

by Harvey Washington Wiley

Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 2 (of 3), Fertilizers

Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 2 (of 3), Fertilizers

by Harvey Washington Wiley

A History of Science — Volume 4

A History of Science — Volume 4

by Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams

The Art of Making Whiskey So As to Obtain a Better, Purer, Cheaper and Greater Quantity of Spirit, From a Given Quantity of Grain. Also, the Art of Converting It into Gin, after the Process of the Holland Distillers

The Art of Making Whiskey So As to Obtain a Better, Purer, Cheaper and Greater Quantity of Spirit, From a Given Quantity of Grain. Also, the Art of Converting It into Gin, after the Process of the Holland Distillers

by Anthony Boucherie

Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885

Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885

by Various Authors

Steam, Steel and Electricity

Steam, Steel and Electricity

by James W. Steele

Scientific American Supplement, No. 613, October 1, 1887

Scientific American Supplement, No. 613, October 1, 1887

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881

Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881

by Various Authors

Rollo's Philosophy [Fire]

Rollo's Philosophy [Fire]

by Jacob Abbott

A Further Investigation of the Symmetrical Chloride of Paranitroorthosulphobenzoic Acid

A Further Investigation of the Symmetrical Chloride of Paranitroorthosulphobenzoic Acid

by William Edwards Henderson

On adipocire, and its formation

On adipocire, and its formation

by Charles Mayer Wetherill

The manufacture of earth colours : With thirty-one illustrations

The manufacture of earth colours : With thirty-one illustrations

by Josef Bersch

A Practical Treatise on Gas-light Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.

A Practical Treatise on Gas-light Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.

by Friedrich Christian Accum

Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville

Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville

by Mary Somerville