Society for Analytical Chemistry

The Society of Public Analysts was formed in 1874 and subsequently became the Society for Analytical Chemistry.

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Society of Public Analysts - 1874

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The chemical industry had grown rapidly in the 19th century, and developments in the alkali, explosive and agricultural chemical fields produced a growing need for analytical chemists. Many of these chemists had little or no training in chemistry and their lack of expertise was a danger to the public. Some time after Parliament passed an Act to try to remedy the situation, the Society was formed.

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Chemical industry - 19th century - Parliament - Act

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It amalgamated with the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry and the Faraday Society in 1980 to become the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Chemical Society - Royal Institute of Chemistry - Faraday Society - 1980 - Royal Society of Chemistry

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