An introduction to science for catering and homecraft students /
Kilgour, O. F. G.
An introduction to science for catering and homecraft students / O.F.G. Kilgour. - 3rd ed. - London : Heinemann, 1976. - vii, 424 p : ill ; 22 cm. + pbk.
Bibliography: p. 408. - Includes index.
Part I: Physical aspects -- Measurement -- Pressure in fluids -- Surface behaviour and elasticity -- Heat, temperature and energy values -- Heat on the move -- Boiling, freezing and damp -- Electricity, circuits and electrical terms -- Electrical power and heat -- Electrical safety, circuits and repairs -- Electric generators, motors and electronic cooking -- Illumination and acoustics -- Part II: Chemical aspects -- Foundations of chemical knowledge -- The air: oxidation and reduction -- Acids, bases and salts -- Carbon, the key element -- Hydrocarbons and carbohydrates -- A variety of oils -- Proteins -- Detergents and solutions -- Metals, plastics and paints -- Textiles, wood and ceramics -- Components of foods, natural and additional -- Part III: Biological aspects -- Plant products and man -- Body structure and function -- Foods from animals -- Microbiology and food poisoning -- Food spoilage and preservation. Yeast.
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An introduction to science for catering and homecraft students / O.F.G. Kilgour. - 3rd ed. - London : Heinemann, 1976. - vii, 424 p : ill ; 22 cm. + pbk.
Bibliography: p. 408. - Includes index.
Part I: Physical aspects -- Measurement -- Pressure in fluids -- Surface behaviour and elasticity -- Heat, temperature and energy values -- Heat on the move -- Boiling, freezing and damp -- Electricity, circuits and electrical terms -- Electrical power and heat -- Electrical safety, circuits and repairs -- Electric generators, motors and electronic cooking -- Illumination and acoustics -- Part II: Chemical aspects -- Foundations of chemical knowledge -- The air: oxidation and reduction -- Acids, bases and salts -- Carbon, the key element -- Hydrocarbons and carbohydrates -- A variety of oils -- Proteins -- Detergents and solutions -- Metals, plastics and paints -- Textiles, wood and ceramics -- Components of foods, natural and additional -- Part III: Biological aspects -- Plant products and man -- Body structure and function -- Foods from animals -- Microbiology and food poisoning -- Food spoilage and preservation. Yeast.
0434910570
Science.
Home economics
640.724