Sir William Ramsay (1852-1916) was one of the greatest scientific minds of his time. Undoubtedly, he is known for the discovery of the noble gases that led to an expansion of the periodic table. While this resulted in him receiving the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, it should be noted that his work provided other great contributions to chemistry as well. This talk aims to detail his many scientific contributions, from his work on the oxides of nitrogen, to his famous collaborations with Lord Rayleigh and Morris Travers, to his later appointments and advisory roles, as well as the lasting impact his discoveries have had on modern research.

Contributions of Sir William Ramsay to chemistry

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