412 Prof. W. Chandler Uoberts- Austen on Metals. [March 26, 



seconds after the rod was touched with chloride of iron, it split close 

 to the point of contact with the solution.] 



This result may be attended with the absorption of gas, but, in 

 any case, it would appear that in the hard-drawn rod the surface is in 

 a state of tension, which is released by the action of the chloride. 



The facts we have considered afford additional evidence as to 

 continuity in the properties of all kinds of matter, and serve as a 

 connecting link with the work of the past, the importance of which is 

 too often overlooked. I trust it will be evident that the analogy of 

 solid metals to fluids has an important bearing on the labours of 

 those who are striving to advance science, to develoj) art, or to 

 promote the industrial well-being of this country. 



[W. C. K.-A.] 



