Industrial Revolution One of the first chemicals to be produced in large amounts through industrial processes was sulfuric acid. In 1736 pharmacist Joshua Ward developed a process for its production that involved heating sulfur with saltpeter, allowing the sulfur to oxidize and combine with water. It was the first practical production of sulphuric acid on a large scale. John Roebuck and Samuel Garbett were the first to establish a large-scale factory in Prestonpans, Scotland, in 1749, which used leaden condensing chambers for the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
industrial revolution one of the first chemicals to be produced in large amounts through industrial processes was sulfuric acid in 1736 pharmacist joshua ward developed a process for its production that involved heating sulfur with saltpeter allowing the sulfur to oxidize and combine with water it was the first practical production of sulphuric acid on a large scale john roebuck and samuel garbett were the first to establish a large-scale factory in prestonpans scotland in 1749 which used leaden condensing chambers for the manufacture of sulfuric acid