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Thomas Andrews FRS FRSE (19 December 1813 – 26 November 1885) was an Irish chemist and physicist who did important work on phase transitions between gases and liquids. He was a longtime professor of chemistry at Queen’s University of Belfast.
Andrews made significant contributions to the understanding of the physical properties of gases and the concept of critical temperature. He is also known for Andrews’ experiments on carbon dioxide, which helped lay the groundwork for later research on the behavior of substances under critical conditions.
In addition to his scientific pursuits, Thomas Andrews held various academic positions, including professorships in chemistry. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he died at the age of 60 in 1885. Andrews’ work has left a lasting impact on the field of chemistry, and he is remembered for his contributions to the understanding of the properties of gases and critical phenomena.