Thomas Graham (chemist)

Thomas Graham was a 19th-century Scottish chemist known for discovering the process of dialysis, which involves separating molecules by their ability to pass through a membrane. His work laid the foundation for understanding how substances like waste are removed from the blood in medical treatments. Graham also studied the behavior of gases and introduced concepts about particle diffusion, helping to explain how molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration. His contributions significantly advanced physical chemistry and our understanding of molecular interactions in both biological and industrial contexts.