Bernard Courtois

Chemist who discovered iodine

Bernard Courtois - Chemist who discovered iodine
Born

February 12th, 1777
248 years ago

Died

September 27th, 1838
186 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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A chemist and academic made significant contributions to chemistry during the early 19th century. In 1811, discovered iodine while extracting substances from seaweed. This discovery was pivotal in the advancement of chemical education and practice. Also engaged in various academic pursuits, contributing to the understanding of chemical compounds and their uses in industry and medicine.

Discovered iodine in 1811

Conducted research on seaweed extraction

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