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Discovery of Argon

Great Britain · Science / Chemistry. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1894Date range
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1894

William Ramsay1894

London · Science / Chemistry

Collaborates in identifying argon as a previously unknown atmospheric gas, creating a major challenge and opportunity for the periodic classification of elements.

Names involved

William Ramsay

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