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Neon is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions, with approximately two-thirds the density of air. Neon was discovered in 1898 alongside krypton and xenon, identified as one of the three remaining rare inert elements in dry air after the removal of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide.
Morris William Travers, FRS (24 January 1872 – 25 August 1961) was an English chemist who worked with Sir William Ramsay in the discovery of xenon, neon and krypton. [1] His work on several of the rare gases earned him the name Rare Gas Travers in scientific circles. [2]
William Ramsay and Morris Travers discover the noble gases krypton (May 30), neon (June 7) and xenon (July 12) at University College London. [4] [5] July 28 – Marie and Pierre Curie announce (at the French Academy of Sciences) discovery of a substance they call Polonium. December 26 – Marie and Pierre Curie announce discovery of a substance ...
The discovery of neon in 1898 by British scientists William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers included the observation of a brilliant red glow in Geissler tubes. [15] Travers wrote, "the blaze of crimson light from the tube told its own story and was a sight to dwell upon and never forget."
1898 W. Ramsay and W. Travers: On May 30, 1898, Ramsay separated a noble gas from liquid argon by difference in boiling point. [150] 10 Neon: 1898 W. Ramsay and W. Travers 1898 W. Ramsay and W. Travers: In June 1898 Ramsay separated a new noble gas from liquid argon by difference in boiling point. [150] 54 Xenon: 1898 W. Ramsay and W. Travers 1898
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Butler Flats Light is a sparkplug lighthouse located in the outer harbor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the mouth of the Acushnet River. [2] [3] [4] Built in 1898 by the United States Lighthouse Board, it is the only known caisson lighthouse designed by a marine architect.
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