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On the Constitution of the Atmosphere
This historical document “On the Constitution of the Atmosphere” by John Dalton was presented to the Royal Society in March 1826.1
This is an interesting read for anyone and thanks to the Royal Society for its service that makes these documents available to all.
References
1. Dalton, J. On the Constitution of the Atmosphere. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. The Royal Society, 1815, 2, 267-268. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1815.0285.
WebElements February 24th, 1826
Posted In: Atmospheric chemistry, Chemistry, History of chemistry
Tags: air, John Dalton, Nitrogen, Oxygen