Copied , which is not mentioned in the video Jabir ibn Hayyan : is widely considered as the father of Chemistry but he was also an astronomer, pharmacist, physician, philosopher and engineer. He was credited for the discovery of nineteen different substances which we call element in modern chemistry. He was the first person to introduce the experimental method in chemistry. Use of chemical processes: Jabir perfected the use of various chemical processes used in the modern chemistry laboratories such as distillation, crystallization and sublimation etc. Using some of those methods, he produced concentrated ACETIC ACID from vinegar. He synthesized HYDROCHLORIC ACID by heating salt and SULFURIC ACID and NITRIC ACID by heating saltpeter with sulfuric acid. By mixing hydrochloric acid with nitric acid, he invented a super acid called AQUA REGIA which could dissolve even gold. He also isolated CITRIC ACID from lemon and TARTARIC ACID from the residue left after wine making. Perfume: People have enjoyed perfume for centuries. The hard work of two talented chemists, Jabir ibn Hayyan (born 722) and al-Kindi (born 801) helped lay the foundations and established the perfume industry. Jabir developed many techniques, including distillation, evaporation and filtration, which enabled the collection of the odor of plants into a vapor that could be collected in the form of water or oil. Aqua Regia: The discoveries of these acids especially aqua regia helped the chemists to extract and purify gold and other metals for the next thousand years. Other discoveries and Inventions: Discovery of “caustic soda” He was First to evoke water gold. He was First to introduce the method of separation of NaOH. He was First to discover nitric acid. He was First to discover hydrochloric acid . He was First to retrieve the sulfuric acid and termed it Alzaj oil. He Introduced improvements to the evaporation methods of liquidation,distillation, fusion and crystallization. He had been able to prepare a lot of chemicals like hydrated mercury and arsenous oxide. He explained in detail how to prepare arsenic, antimony, and purification of metals and dyeing of fabrics. He manufactured incombustible paper. He made some sort of paint that prevents iron rust. He was the first to introduce the method of separating gold from silver solution by acids, which is the predominant mode to this day.
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