Two Original Hand Written Letters Signed by Chemist Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe

Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe SIGNED

Verlag: UK, 1892

Beschreibung

Two Original Hand Written Letters Signed by Chemist Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe. The first letter dated 1892 discusses his relationship with Sir Berry Baker. The second letter dated 1895 is arranging a meeting on their boats. Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe 1845-1925 was a British chemist. From 1894 to 1909 he was Chief Chemist to the British Government, as Director of the Government Laboratory. Thorpe conducted research on a wide range of subjects. He contributed to the understanding of the relationship between substances' molecular weights and their specific gravities, and his work on phosphorus compounds led to a better understanding of phosphorus trioxide and the prevention of the illnesses it caused to workers in the match industry. Thorpe's work on the atomic weights of metals led to the award of a Royal Medal in 1889, and in 1902 Thorpe was elected member of the newly created International Atomic Weights Commission. He was the president of the British Association for 1921?1922. He also took part in four eclipse expeditions, and a magnetic survey of the British Isles. Sizes are 180mm x 115mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17707. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 027541

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Titel: Two Original Hand Written Letters Signed by ...

Verlag: UK

Erscheinungsdatum: 1892

Einband: Paper

Zustand: Good

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: First Edition