Eudiometer truly pioneered by Count Alessandro Volta (1745–1827), an Italian physicist who is well known for his contributions to the electric battery and electricity. Aside from its laboratory function, the eudiometer is also known for its part in the "Volta pistol". Volta invented this instrument in 1777 for the purpose of testing the "goodness" of air, analyzing the flammability of gases, or to demonstrate the chemical effects of electricity. Volta's Pistol had a long glass tube that was closed at the top, like a eudiometer. Two electrodes were fed through the tube and produced a spark gap inside the tube. Volta's
Massimo Volta Massimo Volta Massimo Volta (born 14 May 1987) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie B club Benevento, on loan from Perugia. Volta started his career with minor league club Carpenedolo. In January 2007 Volta was signed by Sampdoria in co-ownership deal for €200,000 in 4½ year contract. Volta spent rest of 2006–07 Serie C2 season with Carpenedolo. During 2007–08 season Parma bought Carpenedolo's stake for €200,000. Volta spent his 2007–08 season with the third division club Foligno. In June 2008 Parma and Sampdoria renewed the co-ownership deal. Volta moved up one level again and played