Chemical Society
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The '''Chemical Society''' was formed in [[1841]] (then named the '''Chemical Society of London''') as a result of increased interest in scientific matters.
One of its aims was to hold meetings for "the communication and discussion of discoveries and observations, an account of which shall be published by the Society". In [[1847]], its importance was recognised by a [[Royal Charter]], which added to its role in the advancement of science, the development of chemical applications in industry. Its members included eminent chemists from overseas including [[August Wilhelm von Hofmann]], who became its president in [[1861]]. Membership was open to all those interested in chemistry.
Its activities expanded over the years, including eventually becoming a major publisher in the field of chemistry. In [[1980]], it amalgamated with the [[Royal Institute of Chemistry]], the [[Faraday Society]] and the [[Society for Analytical Chemistry]] to become the [[Royal Society of Chemistry]].
==See also==
*[[Journal of the Chemical Society]]
*[[Proceedings of the Chemical Society]]
*[[Chemical Society Reviews]]
==References==
*[http://www.rsc.org/AboutUs/History/ABriefHistory.asp History of Royal Society of Chemistry and the former societies]
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