Andrews, Thomas (1813-1885), chemist

1 letter, signed and dated, addressed to Wartmann. The letter regards the effect of moon rays on radiometer.

1876

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Andrews, Thomas (1813-1885), chemist, born in Belfast. His most important researches were those dealing with heat of combination, ozone, and the continuity of the gaseous and liquid states of matter. His main discovery was that of the existence of a critical temperature above which a gas cannot be converted into a liquid by pressure, however great. He died in 1885. A full description of his life and work can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.