Record

RefNoMS/603/2/140
Previous numbers338
LevelItem
TitleLetter from James Dewar, Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorDewar; Sir James (1842-1923); British chemist and physicist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date15 November 1906
DescriptionDewar finds that the use of metallic calcium in the separation of argon and rare gases is correct, giving a reference to 'Comptes Rendus'. Other 1906 papers dealing with the rare gases separated from mineral waters all over France have appeared, including the use of the charcoal method. Dewar thinks it childish that the Royal [Society] and [Frederick] Soddy should put an obviously transparent fact as an objection to the charcoal vacuum, which had been used all over the continent. He concludes by giving Larmor a paper reference.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7894Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); theoretical physicist1857 - 1942
NA5870Dewar; Sir; James (1842 - 1923); chemist and physicist1842 - 1923
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView