Author:William Skey

Contributions to the Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute

 * volume 1
 * On a new Mode for the direct Desilvering of Argentiferous Gold (1868)
 * On the Amount of Silver in Gold from Makara (1868)
 * Results of an Analysis of the fixed Constituents of Rain Water, collected from a Galvanized Iron Roof (1868)
 * On Supposed Coal from the Auckland Islands (1868)
 * On Extract of Towai Bark (1868)
 * On the Water from the Whangaehu River, Onetapu, Auckland (1868)
 * On Phosphate of Lime for Manure (1868)
 * On Coal from Preservation Inlet (1868)
 * Proposed Improvement in the Mechanical Separation of Liquids from each other in certain Analyses for Alkaloids (1868)
 * On the Solubility of Alkaloids generally in certain Hydrocarbons, and the proposed Substitution of Benzol for Ether in the Separation of certain of the Alkaloids (1868)
 * Notes on the proposed Substitution of Cyanide of Potassium for Sodium, in certain amalgamating Processes for the Extraction of Cold from Metallic Sulphides, &c. (1868)
 * volume 2
 * On the production of certain Crystalline Phosphates and Arseniates (1869)
 * On the effects of the application of the Hot Blast to Blow-pipe purposes; and the proposed substitution of Heated Air for Oxygen in the production of certain thermal and illmninating effects. Preliminary notice. (1869)
 * On the alkalinity of Carbonate of Lime (1869)
 * On the absorptive properties of Silica; and its direct hydration by contact with water (1869)
 * On the examination of the bark of Coprosma grandifolia, for Alkaloids (1869)
 * On the extraction of the poisonous principle of the Tutu plant (Coriaria ruscifolia) (1869)
 * On the Fusibility of Platinum in the Blow-pipe Flame (1869)
 * On the application of Iodine and Bromine, for the detection of gold when in minute quantities (1869)
 * On Silver Ore from Stewart's Island (1869)
 * volume 3
 * On the Absorption of Silver by Gold, and its Effects in Retarding Amalgamation (1870)
 * On the Production of a Mono-hydrate of Chloride of Barium (1870)
 * Researches on the Absorptive Properties of Platinum (1870)
 * On the Capability of Certain Sulphides to form the Negative Pole of a Galvanic Circuit or Battery (1870)
 * On the Reduction of Certain Metals from their Solutions by Metallic Sulphides, and the relation of this to the occurrence of such Metals in a Native State (1870)
 * On the Electro-motive Power of Metallic Sulphides (1870)
 * volume 4
 * On the Conducting Power of various Metallic Sulphides and Oxides for Electricity, as compared with that of Acids and Saline Solutions (1871)
 * On the Electro-motive and Electrolytic Phenomena developed by Gold and Platina in Solutions of the Alkaline Sulphides (1871)
 * Preliminary Notes on the Isolation of the Bitter Substance of the Nut of the Karaka Tree (Corynocarpus lævigata) (1871)
 * On a New and Rapid Process for the Generation of Sulphuretted Hydrogen Gas for use as a Re-agent in Laboratory Operations (1871)
 * Notes in support of the alleged Alkalinity of Carbonate of Lime (1871)
 * On the Alkalinity or Acidity of certain Salts and Minerals, as indicated by their Reaction with Test Paper (1871)
 * On a Form of Electro-magnetic Seismograph adapted for Indicating or Registering Minute Shocks (1871)
 * New Process for the Manufacture of Sulpho-cyanide of Potassium (1871)
 * Absorption of Copper from its Ammoniacal Solution by Cellulose in presence of Caustic Potash (1871)
 * Notes on the Presence in Certain Fibres of a substance susceptible of some striking Colorific Changes when chemically treated (1871)
 * On the Cause of the Suspension of Clay in Water, and its Precipitation therefrom by certain Substances (1871)
 * volume 5
 * On the Mode of producing Auriferous Alloys by Wet Processes (1872)
 * Critical Notes upon the Alleged Nuclear Action of Gold upon Gold reduced from Solution by Organic Matter (1872)
 * On the Absorption of certain Alkaloids by Aluminous Silicates (1872)
 * On the Proposed Substitution of Acetate for Sulphate of Copper in the Manufacture of Iodine (1872)
 * On the Formation of Gold Nuggets in Drift (1872)
 * volume 6
 * Notes upon the Mineral Oils of New Zealand (1873)
 * volume 7
 * On the Analogy of Cyanogen to Oxygen (1874)
 * On the Evolution of Heat during the Hydration of Clay-slate, Clay, and Coal (1874)
 * Notes on the Formation and Constitution of Torbanite and similar Minerals (1874)
 * On the Evolution of absorbed Sulphur from Carbon by Voltaic Action; with Notes upon the Rev. H. Highton's Theory for explaining the Evolution of this Gas from certain Batteries in Work (1874)
 * On the Position of Sulphocyanogen among the Elements, with Notes upon the Series of double Sulphocyanides discovered by the Author in 1868 (1874)
 * volume 8
 * On the Oxidation of Silver and Platinum by Oxygen in presence of Water (1875)
 * On the Electro-motive Order of certain Metals in Cyanide of Potassium with reference to the use of this Salt in Milling Gold (1875)
 * On the Absorption of Antimony and Arsenic from a Solution of their Oxides in Hydrochloric Acid by Charcoal (1875)
 * On the Solubility of Alkalies in Ether (1875)
 * On the Oxidation of Gold and Supposed Oxidation of Mercury by Oxygen in Presence of Water (1875)
 * Notes on the Alleged Replacement of Electro-positive by Electro-negative Metals in a Voltaic Cell (1875)
 * Notes on the Electric and Chemical Deportment of Argentic Sulphide (1875)
 * On certain Chemical Effects of Oxygenised Graphite and Platinum (1875)
 * volume 9
 * On a Modification of the Mercuro-iodide test for the Detection of Alkeloidal or Albumenous Matters (1876)
 * On the Composition of the Silver Ore of Richmond Hill (1876)
 * On a Useful Modification of Common Writing Ink
 * Analysis of the Geyser Waters of New Zealand (1876)
 * On the Approximate Composition of Winslow's Soothing Syrup (1876)
 * volume 1
 * On certain of the Mineral Waters of New Zealand (1877)
 * On the Result of an Examination of certain of our Manganese Ores for Cobalt (1877)
 * On the Solubility of Calcic Carbonate in Solutions of the Alkaline Chlorides (1877)0
 * On the Degree of Solubility of certain Earthy Carbonates in pure Water (1877)
 * volume 11
 * Preliminary Note on the Presence of one or more Hydrocarbons of the Benzol Series in the American Petroleum, also in our Petroleums (1878)
 * On a Property possessed by Essential Oils of whitening the Precipitate produced by mixing a Solution of Mercuro-iodide with one of Mercuric-chloride (1878)
 * Preliminary Note on the Production of one or more Alkaloids from Fixed Oils by the Aniline Process (1878)
 * On the Cause of the Movements of Camphor when placed upon the Surface of Water (1878)
 * On Osomose, as the Cause of the persistent Suspension of Clay in Water (1878)
 * On the Nature and Cause of Tomlinson's Cohesion Figures (1878)
 * On the Production of Platino-iodides of the Alkaloids (1878)
 * On the Existence of Hydro-carbons in Fats and Oils (1878)
 * volume 12
 * On certain Results obtained upon some of the Argentiferous Salts which are affected by Light (1879)
 * Further Notes upon the Movements of Camphor on Water (1879)
 * On the Mode in which Oil acts as a Nucleus in Super-saturated Saline Solutions; with Notes on the Mode of Action of Solid Nuclei (1879)
 * On the Cause of the Deposition of Camphor towards Light (1879)
 * On the Nature of the Precipitate formed by certain Mercuric Salts in presence of Essential Oils (1879)
 * On the Decomposition of Argentic-oxide by Mercury (1879)
 * volume 13
 * Notes upon Mr. Frankland's Paper "On the Simplest Continuous Manifoldness of two Dimensions, and of Finite Extent" (1880)
 * On an Allotropic Form of Zinc and Cobalt Salts (1880)
 * On a Periodide and an Iodo-carbonate of Lead (1880)
 * On the Dimorphisim of Magnesia (1880)
 * Notes on Dr. Dudgeon's Experiments regarding the Temperature of the Breath (1880)
 * volume 14
 * On the supposed Paraffin Deposit at Waiapu (1881)
 * On a Search for the Poisonous Principle of Brachyglottis repanda and B. rangiora (1881)
 * On a new Theory of the Mode by which Photographic Effects are produced with Silver Salts (1881)
 * volume 16-20
 * On certain Phenomena of Burning Camphor in Water (1883)
 * Non-Euclidean Geometry vindicated, being a Reply to Mr. Frankland (1883)
 * On a new Mineral (Awaruite) from Barn Bay (1885)
 * On the Occurrence of Bismuth at the Owen, New Zealand (1886)
 * On the Occurrence of Bismuthic Gold at the Owen Goldfields (1887)
 * On the General Association of Grains of Gold with Native Copper (1887)
 * On the Formation of Bismuthic Iodides of the Alkaloids (1887)
 * volume 21–30
 * On the Preparation of Artificial Chromes for Ornamental Purposes (1888)
 * On the Fallacy of the Electro-capillary Theory (1888)
 * On the Occurrence of Native Lead at Collingwood, and its Association with Gold (1888)
 * On Certain Rare Minerals associated with the Tin-ore of Stewart Island (1889)
 * On the Nature of Stinkstone (Anthraconite) (1892)
 * Further Results obtained in support of my Theory as to the Oxidation of Gold in presence of Air and Water (1892)
 * Notes on J. S. Maclaurin's Paper on the Action of Potassium-Cyanide Solutions upon Gold (1895)
 * On the Position that Cyanogen holds in Relation to the Simple Radicals, and its Inability to combine directly with Silver or Gold (1896)
 * Further Results showing that Free Cyanogen does not dissolve or even attack Gold (1896)
 * On the Conductivity of certain Substances hitherto supposed to be Non-conducting for Voltaic Electricity (1896)
 * On the Oxidation of Mercury in Air and Water; also of Iron in Alkaline Solution (1896)
 * On the Electro-deposition of Gold upon the Gold of our Drifts (1897)
 * On the Decomposition of Water by Tannic Acid in Conjunction with an Alkali (1897)
 * On the Liberation of Hydrogen in a certain Variation of the Apparatus used for cyaniding Gold (1897)
 * On the Rapid Action of Strong Cyanide Solutions on Gold superficially (1897)