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William Henry

British chemist who formulated the law on the solubility of gases into liquids · Scientists · Lived 1774 to 1836 · aged 61

William Henry was an English chemist. He was the son of Thomas Henry and was born in Manchester England. He developed what is known today as Henry's Law.

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Scientists
Type
Scientist
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Lived 1774 to 1836 · aged 61