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Referee's report by George Gabriel Stokes, on a paper 'On the molecular mobility of gases' by Thomas Graham

Reference number: RR/5/85

Date: 1863

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Recommended for publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. Has formed an opinion on the paper independently of the other referees, having seen the paper before it was submitted to the Royal Society. Is not familiar with the views of Robert Wilhelm Bunsen as mentioned by Alexander William Williamson [RR/5/84]. Agrees with the author that diffusion and effusion are distinct processes. Suggests the author should consider whether the appendix is too speculative for publication at present. The paper itself is a priority for printing.

Subject: Physics and Chemistry

[Published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, 1863]

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RR/5/85
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1863
Physical description
Letter on paper
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11 pages
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Manuscript

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George Gabriel Stokes

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George Gabriel Stokes, Referee's report by George Gabriel Stokes, on a paper 'On the molecular mobility of gases' by Thomas Graham, 1863, RR/5/85, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rr_5_85/referees-report-by-george-gabriel-stokes-on-a-paper-on-the-molecular-mobility-of-gases-by-thomas-graham, accessed on 18 January 2026

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    Dates: 1832 - 1954

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