Periodic Relationships of Elements
Publishes an early arrangement of elements by increasing atomic weight and notes recurring similarities in chemical properties.
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John Alexander Reina Newlands Biography and Timeline
Follow John Alexander Reina Newlands through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Alexander Reina Newlands, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1863–1887Years on this page
1863
1865
Law of Octaves
Formulates the Law of Octaves after observing that similar chemical properties recur at intervals when elements are arranged by increasing atomic weight.
1866
Chemical Society Presentation
Presents the Law of Octaves to the Chemical Society, arguing that elemental properties repeat in a pattern analogous to musical octaves.
1887
Davy Medal Recognition
Receives the Davy Medal for work on the periodic law, formally recognising his earlier contribution to identifying recurring relationships among the elements.
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