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cate a continuity between the quasi-liquid and quasi-gaseous states 
of matter. Or, on the other hand, Graham’s supposition is un- 
charge must be regarded as giving rise to a distinct compound, 
and, therefore, that palladium and hydrogen, like hydrogen chlo- 
ride and water, are capable of entering into combinations .. . in 
proportions which are not expressible by simple formuls.”—/. 
Chem. Soc., Il, xi, 112, Feb., 1873. ay Foe 
le of’ Cassius.—The purple precipitate obtained 
* 
ic and stannous chlorides, is generally regarded as a compound, 
probably of stannous and aurous oxides EBRAY has investi- 
gated this question, and is disposed to regard the of Cassius 
these lakes, suspended in water, and agitated for many hours with 
retain their color perfectly. The solubility of the pur- 
ie a o 
5 
3 
= 
3 
tained by the assayers in dissolving in nitric acid, silver contain- 
mes little tin, and gold, Debray shows that if the solution be 
