Islamic contribution

  • First Muslim Alchemist
    690

    First Muslim Alchemist

    According to a bibliography written by ibn al-Nadim, Khalid ibn Yazid was the first Muslim alchemist. He wrote The Book of Pearls And a lot of other books relating to chemistry and alchemy
  • Opaque Objects Absorb Heat.
    750

    Opaque Objects Absorb Heat.

    Al Sadiq, Jabir's teacher, was also a scientist who observed that materials that are solid and repellent are more or less transparent. He also stated that opaque objects absorb heat.
  • Experimental Method
    760

    Experimental Method

    Jabir ibn Hayyan, who some people consider as the father of chemistry, created the experimental method
  • Theory of the Transmutation of metals
    845

    Theory of the Transmutation of metals

    Al-Kindi was the first to refute the study of traditional alchemy and the theory of the transmutation of metals into more precious metals such as gold or silver.
  • Mix Some Substances to Receive Other Substance
    890

    Mix Some Substances to Receive Other Substance

    Zakariya Razi during the Ummayad was able to mix some substances to receive other substance like gold only by mixing tin
  • The Necessity of the Art of the Elixir
    900

    The Necessity of the Art of the Elixir

    Al-Farabi wrote: The Necessity of the Art of the Elixir
  • Aroma therapeutic treatments
    1015

    Aroma therapeutic treatments

    Ibn Sīnā utilized steam distillation to make oils like rose essence which he used as aromatherapy treatments for heart conditions.
  • Law of Conservation of Mass
    1250

    Law of Conservation of Mass

    Nasir al-Din al-Tusi contributed to the field of chemistry, stating an early law of conservation of mass.