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Thomas Graham - Formulated the Law of Diffusion of Gases
Few people can truly claim to have impressed one of the world’s finest scientists by the age of 14. Thomas Graham could. Despite battling with personal tragedy and a nervous disposition throughout his 64 years, Graham nonetheless succeeded in leaving his mark on the world.
'Graham's Law'
Born in Glasgow in 1805, Thomas Graham joined Anderson’s Institution (now the University of Strathclyde) as a Professor of Chemistry in 1830.
The 29 research papers Graham published during his time at Anderson’s Institution laid the groundwork for his international reputation. In 1833 he published 'On the Law of the Diffusion of Gases', a ground breaking work. Today, this discovery is known as ‘Graham’s Law’.
Master of the Mint
Graham moved to London after seven fruitful years at Anderson’s Institution and became a Professor of Chemistry at the recently-founded University College. He went on to f
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Thomas Graham (chemist)
British chemist (1805–1869)
Thomas GrahamFRS FRSE DCL (20 December 1805[1][2] – 11 September 1869) was a Scottish chemist known for his pioneering work in dialysis and the diffusion of gases. He is regarded as one of the founders of colloid chemistry.[3]
Life
[edit]Graham was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was educated at the High School of Glasgow. Graham's father was a successful textile manufacturer, and wanted his son to enter into the Church of Scotland. Instead, defying his father's wishes, Graham became a student at the University of Glasgow in 1819. There he developed a strong interest in chemistry, studying under Professor Thomas Thomson, who was impressed and influenced by the young man. He left the university after receiving his MA in 1824.[4]
He later studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and then briefly taught chemistry at the Glasgow University Portland Street Medical School. I
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Graham, Thomas, 1805-1869, chemist
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1805-1869
History
Thomas Graham, pioneer in physical chemistry, was born in Glasgow, the son of James Graham, a merchant and textile manufacturer. He was educated at Glasgow Grammar School and Glasgow University, where he graduated MA in 1824. Graham later studied medicin at Edinburgh University and worked in the kemikalie laboratory there. He was appointed Professor of Chemistry at Anderson's University in 1830. In order to gain the necessary medical recognition to be able to lecture on chemistry to the students at Anderson's Medical School, Graham submitted a successful probationary essay on gaseous diffusion to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He also delivered lectures in the Glasgow Mechanics' Institution. In June 1837, Graham was appointed