El análisis químico de las aguas. Ciencia colonial, exploración y supervivencia en península Valdés a fines del siglo XVIII

A previously unpublished chemical analysis of waters from Península Valdés, conducted during the Spanish colonization at the end of the 18th century, reveals early scientific efforts to assess water quality and its implications for human health. The study transcribes a rare document detailing the analysis methods used in 1779, providing insight into the 'translation' of chemical elements—likely linked to combating scurvy—a critical concern during colonial expansion. Contextualized within broader themes of resource management and scientific modernization, this work highlights Península Valdés's significance as a site where chemistry played a pivotal role in survival and public health strategies.

Villelli, M. B. (2018). El análisis químico de las aguas. Ciencia colonial, exploración y supervivencia en península Valdés a fines del siglo XVIII. Corpus, Vol. 8, No 2. https://doi.org/10.4000/corpusarchivos.2663