jabir ibn hayyan
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JABIR IBN HAYYAN
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who's he?
WHO IS HE?
- jabir ibn hayyan was a muslim genius. He was a philosopher and alchemist, etc.
- he is from tous, Iran
- he was born in 721 AD
- but died on 815 AD which meant he was 94 years old
- he grew up in kufa iraq
- he had many nicknames which included Geber, al-Kufi, al-Bariqi, al-Sufi, al-Azdi, al-Tusi.
PROFESSIONS
jabir ibn hayyan had alot of professions. he was a polymath, which meant he was a person of wide knowledge. some of his professions include a chemist, alchemist, astronemer, astrologer, engineer, geographer, philosopher, pharmysist, and physician
definition of his jobs
- chemist is a person engaged in chemical research or experiments
- Alchemy or an alchemist isthe medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter, in particular with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir
- astronomy or astronomist is the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
- astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
- an engineer is the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
- a geographer is an expert in the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these
- philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
- a pharmacist is a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs
- a physician is a person qualified to practise medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment as distinct from surgery.
what are his discoveries?
Jabir ibn hayyan discovered five things
DISCOVERIES
- Distillation
- Filtration
- Crystallization
- the retort
- Calcination
distillation
Distillation is the process of separating the components or substances from a liquid mixture by selective boiling and condensation.
Filtration
filtration
Filtration is any of various mechanical, physical or biological operations that separate solids from fluids by adding a medium through which only the fluid can pass. The fluid that passes through is called the filtrate
crystallization
crystallization
Crystallization is the process by which a solid forms, where the atoms or molecules are highly organized into a structure known as a crystal.
the retort
In a chemistry laboratory, a retort is a glassware device used for distillation or dry distillation of substances. It consists of a spherical vessel with a long downward-pointing neck. The liquid to be distilled is placed in the vessel and heated.
calcination
'heating to high temperatures in air or oxygen'.
jabir ibn hayyan published six books
BOOKS
- the works of geber
- the invention of verity
- The Discovery of Secrets Attributed to Geber
- Kitab al-Kimya
- Geber's Best Writings on Alchemy
- Of the Investigation, or Search of Perfection
the works of geber
The Works of Geber
The Latin works that are attributed to Geber have long been considered among the most important of medieval chemical treatises.
THE INVENTION OF VERITY
the invention of verity
the clearest expression of alchemical theory and the most important set of laboratory directions to appear before the 16th century. Accordingly, they were widely read and extremely influential in a field where mysticism, secrecy, and obscurity were the usual rule.
The Discovery of Secrets Attributed to Geber
it is third book that jabir ibn hayyan wrote
kitab al-kimya
'Kitab al-Kimyaʼ is a writing on alchemy by Jabir ibn Hayyan, written sometime in the late 8th century. Originally written in Arabic, it was translated into Latin and various European languages. kitab al-kimya means the chemistry book in arabic
Kitab al-Kimya
Geber's Best Writings on Alchemy
this is the fifth book that jabir ibn hayyan wrote. its about his best writing on alchemy.
Geber's Best Writings on Alchemy
Of the Investigation, or Search of Perfection
Of the Investigation, or Search of Perfection
this was the last book he wrote. there is not any information about it, neither is there a picture about the book
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