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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2024 · 11 MIN

How Beer Led to the Invention of the pH Scale

from Weirdly Interesting · host Asher

We uncover how beer played a pivotal role in the development of the pH scale. Join us as we explore the story of the pioneering chemists who transformed our understanding of acidity and alkalinity in liquids, thanks to their passion for brewing. We’ll discuss the historical context of the pH scale’s invention, the brewing challenges that prompted scientific exploration, and how this measurement tool revolutionized brewing, chemistry, agriculture, and medicine.

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