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BOWDEN, Frank Philip

Born Hobart 2 May 1903; died Cambridge, England, 3 September 1968. Education University of Tasmania (B.Sc. 1925, M.Sc. 1927, D.Sc. 1931) and Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge (Ph.D. 1929), Sc.D. 1938). Research scholar University of Tasmania 1926. 1851 Exhibition scholar 1927-28; senior scholar 1929-31. Demonstrator in chemistry, Cambridge University, 1931-37; lecturer in physical chemistry, 1937-39. Officer-in-charge, Lubricants & Bearings Section, C.S.I.R., 1939-45. Reader, physical chemistry, Cambridge, 1946-57; physics, 1957-66; professor of surface physics 1966-68. F.R.S. 1948. Rumford Medal 1956.
  1. (With A.L. McAulay) An investigation of the effect of differential aeration on corrosion by means of electrode potential measurements. Chemical Society, London. Journal., 127 (1925), 2605-2610.
  2. (With A.L. McAulay) Evidence for a film theory of hydrogen overpotential from surface tension measurements. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 111 (1926), 190-200.
  3. (With A.L. McAulay) Some experiments on hydrogen over-potential at a mercury cathode and a discussion of their bearing on current theories. Philosophical Magazine, S.7, 1 (1926), 1282-1285.
  4. On the persistence of potential at a mercury cathode on open circuit. Faraday Society, London. Transactions., 23 (1927), 571-583.
  5. (With E.K. Rideal) The electrolytic behaviour of thin films. Part I. Hydrogeneral Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 120 (1928), 59-79; Part II. The areas of catalytically active surfaces. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 120 (1928), 80-89.
  6. The effect of hydrogen ion concentration on overpotential. Faraday Society, London. Transactions., 24 (1928), 473-486.
  7. Definition of 'area' in contact catalysis. Nature, 122 (1928), 647-648.
  8. The amount of hydrogen and oxygen present on the surface of a metallic electrode. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 125 (1929), 446-462.
  9. The kinetics of the electro-deposition of hydrogen and oxygeneral Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 126 (1929), 107-125.
  10. (With E.A. O'Connor) The change in the area and catalytic activity of metallic surfaces on passing from the solid to the liquid state. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 128 (1930), 317-329.
  11. The acceleration of the electro-deposition of hydrogen and oxygen by light of short wavelength. Faraday Society, London. Transactions., 27 (1931), 505-508.
  12. (With S.H. Bastow) On the contact of smooth surfaces. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 134 (1931), 404-413.
  13. (With S.H. Bastow) Contact of smooth surfaces. Nature, 129 (1932), 438.
  14. (With C.P. Snow) Photochemistry of vitamins A, B, C, D. Nature, 129 (1932), 720-721.
  15. (With C.P. Snow) Photochemistry of vitamins A, B, C, D. Nature, 129 (1932), 943.
  16. (With C.P. Snow) Ultra-violet absorption spectrum and chemical structure of vitamin B1. Nature, 130 (1932), 774.
  17. (With T. Moore) Absorption spectrum of the vitamin E fraction of wheat-germ oil. Nature, 131 (1933), 512.
  18. (With S.D.D. Morris and C.P. Snow) Absorption spectrum of vitamin A at low temperatures. Nature, 131 (1933), 582-583.
  19. (With T. Moore) Absorption spectrum of the vitamin E fraction of wheat-germ oil. Nature, 132 (1933), 204-205.
  20. (With A. Dummett) The influence of the underlying surface on the cataphoretic mobility of adsorbed proteins. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 142 (1933), 382-401.
  21. On the range of surface forces. Physikalische Zeitschrift der Sowjetunion, 4 (1933), 185-196.
  22. (With C.P. Snow) Physico-chemical studies of complex organic molecules. Part I. Monochromatic irradiation. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, B, 115 (1934), 261-273.
  23. (With S.D.D. Morris) Physico-chemical studies of complex organic molecules. Part II. Absorption spectra at low temperature. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, B, 155 (1934), 274-278.
  24. (With A.J.P. Martin, T. Moore and Marion Schmidt) Absorption spectrum of vitamin E. Nature, 134 (1934), 214.
  25. (With S.H. Bastow) Physico-chemical studies of complex organic molecules. III. Surface properties of concentrates of vitamin A. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, B, 116 (1934), 27-37.
  26. (With F.H.A. Marshall) The effect of irradiation with different wave-lengths on the oestrous cycle of the ferret, with remarks on the factors controlling sexual periodicity. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 11 (1934), 409-422.
  27. O radiuse deistviya poverkhnostnykh sil. Zhurnal fizicheskoi khimii, 5 (1934), 384-392.
  28. (With H.F. Kenyon) Over-potential of the hydrogen isotopes. Nature, 135 (1935), 105.
  29. (With S.H. Bastow) Range of action of surface forces. Nature, 135 (1935), 828.
  30. (With W.G. Beare) Physical properties of surfaces. I. Kinetic friction. Royal Society of London. Philosophical Transactions., A, 234 (1935), 329-354.
  31. (With S.H. Bastow) Physical properties of surfaces. II. Viscous flow of liquid films. The range of action of surface forces. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 151 (1935), 220-233.
  32. (With K.E.W. Ridler) A note on the surface temperature of sliding metals. Cambridge Philosophical Society. Proceedings., 31 (1935), 431-432.
  33. (With K.E.W. Ridler) Physical properties of surfaces. III. The surface temperature of sliding metals. The temperature of lubricated surfaces. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 154 (1936), 640-656.
  34. (With F.H.A. Marshall) The fürther effects of irradiation on the oestrous cycle of the ferret. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 13 (1936), 383-386.
  35. (With T.P. Hughes) Surface temperature of rubbing solids and the formation of the Beilby layer. Nature, 139 (1937), 152.
  36. (With T.P. Hughes) The surface temperature of sliding solids and its influence on surface flow and wear. International Association for Testing Materials, London Congress, 1937. Group A Supplement, pp.176-178.
  37. (With T.P. Hughes) Physical properties of surfaces. IV. Polishing, surface flow and the formation of the Beilby layer. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 160 (1937), 575-587.
  38. The friction of sliding metals. Part I. The high temperature of lubricated surfaces. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers: proceedings of the general discussion on lubrication & lubricants, 13th - 15th October 1934. London: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1937. Vol. 2, pp.236-239.
  39. (With L. Leben) The friction of sliding metals. Part II. The nature of sliding: The measurement of fluctuating friction and fluctuating temperature. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers: proceedings of the general discussion on lubrication & lubricants, 13th - 15th October 1934. London: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1937. Vol. 2, pp.239-240.
  40. (With L. Leben) Nature of sliding and the analysis of friction. Nature, 141 (1938), 691-692.
  41. (With J.N. Agar) The kinetics of electrode reactions. I and II. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 169 (1938), 206-234.
  42. (With T.P. Hughes) Friction of clean metals and the influence of surface films. Nature, 142 (1938), 1039-1040.
  43. (With J.N. Agar) Irreversible electrode processes. Chemical Society, London. Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry., 35 (1938), 90-113.
  44. (With L. Leben) The nature of sliding and the analysis of friction. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 169 (1939), 371-391.
  45. (With D. Tabor) The area of contact between stationary and between moving surfaces. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 169 (1939), 391-413.
  46. (With T.P. Hughes) The friction of clean metals and the influence of adsorbed gases. The temperature coefficient of friction. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 172 (1939), 263-279.
  47. (With T.P. Hughes) The mechanism of sliding on ice and snow. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 172 (1939), 280-298.
  48. (With L. Leben and D. Tabor) The sliding of metals, frictional fluctuations, and vibration of moving parts. Engineer, 168 (1939), 214-217.
  49. (With L. Leben and D. Tabor) The influence of temperature on the stability of a mineral oil. Faraday Society, London. Transactions., 35 (1939), 900-905.
  50. (With L. Leben) The friction of lubricated metals. Royal Society of London. Philosophical Transactions., A, 239 (1940), 1-27.
  51. The polishing of solids and the mechanism of sliding on ice and snow. Society of Chemical Industry of Victoria. Proceedings., 40 (1940), 240-250.
  52. (With H.W. Worner) The manufacture of bearings and their micro and x-ray examination. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Journal., 13 (1940), 313-315.
  53. (With D. Tabor) The contact of colliding surfaces and the influence of lubricant films. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Journal., 14 (1941), 152-160.
  54. (With D. Tabor) Mechanism of metallic friction. Nature, 150 (1942), 197-199.
  55. (With D. Tabor) Friction and lubrication - Report No.1. 1. The theory of metallic friction and the role of shearing and ploughing. 2. The friction of thin metallic films. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Bulletin., 145 (1942), 59pp.
  56. (With D. Tabor) Friction and lubrication - Report No.2. The lubricating effect of thin metallic films and the theory of the action of bearing metals. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Bulletin., 155 (1942), 24pp.
  57. (With A.J.W. Moore and D. Tabor) The ploughing and adhesion of sliding metals. Journal of Applied Physics, 14 (1943), 80-91.
  58. (With D. Tabor) The lubrication by thin metallic films and the action of bearing metals. Journal of Applied Physics, 14 (1943), 141-151.
  59. (With F. Eirich, A.E. Ferguson and A. Yoffe) The detonation of nitroglycerine by impact. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Bulletin., 167 (1943), 44pp.
  60. (With F. Eirich, M.F.R. Mulcahy, R.G. Vines and A. Yoffe) The detonation of high explosives by impact. The sensitivity, and the propagation of the explosion in liquids. Australia. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Bulletin., 173 (1943), 75pp.
  61. The physics of rubbing surfaces. Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 78 (1944), 187-219.
  62. (With A.J.W. Moore) Adhesion of lubricated metals. Nature, 155 (1945), 451-452.
  63. (With J.N. Gregory and D. Tabor) Lubrication of metal surfaces by fatty acids. Nature, 156 (1945), 97-101.
  64. (With D. Tabor) Friction and lubrication. Chemical Society, London. Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry., 42 (1945), 20-46.
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