Thomas Graham

1805 - 1869

Statue of Thomas Graham in George Square, Glasgow
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Chemist. Born in Glasgow and educated at Glasgow University, where he was appointed Professor in 1830. In 1837, Graham moved to a Chair in the University of London. He is best remembered for "Graham's Law" on the diffusion of gases, but is also regarded as the father of colloid chemistry. He invented the precursor of the dialysis machine which today is vital to those suffering from kidney disease.

He is commemorated by a statue in George Square (Glasgow).

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