Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Chemistry Swedish 1742 – 1786 320 quotes

He independently discovered oxygen and identified several other chemical elements.

Quotes by Carl Wilhelm Scheele

I have found a new acid in molybdenum, which I call molybdic acid.

On Molybdenum 1778

The acid of barytes is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Barytes 1774

I have discovered a new acid in fluorspar, which I call fluoric acid.

On Fluoric Acid 1771

The acid of tartaric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Tartaric Acid 1769

I have found a new acid in cream of tartar, which I call tartaric acid.

On Tartaric Acid 1769

The acid of oxalic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Oxalic Acid 1776

I have discovered a new acid in sorrel, which I call oxalic acid.

On Oxalic Acid 1776

The acid of citric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Citric Acid 1784

I have found a new acid in lemons, which I call citric acid.

On Citric Acid 1784

The acid of malic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Malic Acid 1785

The acid of lactic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Lactic Acid 1780

The acid of uric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Uric Acid 1776

The acid of gallic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Gallic Acid 1786

I have discovered a new acid in Prussian blue, which I call prussic acid.

On Prussic Acid 1782

The acid of benzoic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Benzoic Acid 1775

The acid of arsenic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Arsenic Acid 1775

The acid of molybdic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Molybdenum 1778

The acid of tungstic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Tungsten 1781

I have discovered a new acid in tungsten, which I call tungstic acid.

On Tungsten 1781

The acid of barytic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.

On Barytes 1774