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This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Chemical Heritage Foundation of any product, service or activity, or to concur with an opinion or confirm the accuracy of any text appearing alongside or in logical association with the image. William Ramsay (1852-1916). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the Scottish chemist William Ramsay. Ramsay studied in Germany under Bunsen, obtaining his PhD in 1873. In 1894 Ramsay isolated a new gas from a sample of atmospheric nitrogen, identifying it with a spectroscope. It was a totally inert element which he called argon. Over the following years he isolated and identified helium, neon, krypton and xenon. For this work, Ramsay was knighted in 1902 and received the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He was also awarded the Franklin Institutes Elliott Cresson Medal in 1913. This image was originally published in Vanity Fair magazine
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This 19th-century artwork by Leslie Ward, also known as Spy, depicts the renowned Scottish chemist William Ramsay. Ramsay's significant contributions to the field of chemistry are immortalized in this stunning print. Born in 1852, he pursued his studies under the guidance of Bunsen in Germany and earned his PhD in 1873. In 1894, Ramsay achieved a groundbreaking discovery when he isolated a new gas from atmospheric nitrogen using a spectroscope. This inert element was named argon and marked the beginning of Ramsay's remarkable journey into identifying and isolating other noble gases such as helium, neon, krypton, and xenon. Ramsay's exceptional achievements were widely recognized during his lifetime. In 1902, he was knighted for his outstanding contributions to science and went on to receive the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904. His dedication to scientific exploration also earned him the Franklin Institutes Elliott Cresson Medal in 1913. This historical illustration showcases not only Ramsay's brilliance but also highlights an important period in the history of science. The print originally appeared in Vanity Fair magazine and has since become an iconic representation of one man's quest for knowledge and discovery.
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