Episode 3 of 3
Publication of Findings
- When
- 1775
- Where
- Unknown
Priestley publishes his discovery in 1775, establishing his priority over Scheele.
Priestley published his findings in 1775 in a paper titled An Account of Further Discoveries in Air. This publication preceded Scheele's 1777 account, which called the gas fire air. Priestley's earlier publication secured his credit for the discovery.
Sources
- Oxygen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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