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De Analysi Aquarum

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De Analysi Aquarum, published in 1778, is a significant work by Swedish chemist Torbern Olof Bergman. It is recognized as the first comprehensive account detailing the analysis of mineral waters. Bergman, a professor at Uppsala University, made numerous improvements in chemical analysis and contributed to the theory of crystal structure. His work on elective attractions, with tables of element affinities, was widely respected and included in chemical literature for many years. Bergman also introduced new reagents and analytical methods, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the advancement of chemistry.1

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