Electromagnetism Demonstration
Observes an electric current deflecting a nearby compass needle.
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Hans Christian Oersted Biography and Timeline
Follow Hans Christian Oersted through 4 dated historical records for Denmark.
Hans Christian Oersted, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1820–1825Years on this page
1820
Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
Establishes an experimental connection between electricity and magnetism.
1825
Aluminium Preparation
Produces aluminium by reducing aluminium chloride with potassium amalgam.
Early Isolation of Aluminium
Obtains an early metallic form of the newly investigated element.
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