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First Stable Liquefaction of Nitrogen

When
13 April 1883
Where
Jagiellonian University
Part of
First liquefaction of oxygen at Kraków

On 13 April 1883, the same scientists successfully liquefied nitrogen, extending their stable state methodology to a second atmospheric gas.

Following the oxygen success, Wróblewski and Olszewski applied their new method to nitrogen on 13 April 1883. This confirmed their ability to produce stable liquid states for atmospheric gases, a significant advancement over prior dynamic vapor observations.

Sources

  1. Zygmunt Florenty Wróblewski Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Karol Olszewski Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  3. Jagiellonian University Wikipedia

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