Robert Boyle

Formulated Boyle's Law of gas pressure-volume relation, founding figure of experimental chemistry.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Formulated Boyle's Law: gas pressure varies inversely with volume at constant temperature.
• His 1661 book The Sceptical Chymist helped separate chemistry from alchemy.
• Founding fellow of the Royal Society and champion of the experimental method.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1627 – 1691