The magnificent possession
by Isaac Asimov
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About the book
"The Magnificent Possession" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story first published in 1940. Walter Sills, a struggling New York chemist, believes he's discovered a revolutionary metal plating process using pure ammonium. His promising invention attracts unwanted attention from gangsters and corrupt politicians eager to exploit his discovery. As complications mount and he pursues a deal with a steel magnate, Sills faces an unexpected problem that threatens everything.
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Chemists
- Experiments
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #76871. The magnificent possession on Wikipedia.
