Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Pharmaceutical chemist and discoverer

Carl Wilhelm Scheele - Pharmaceutical chemist and discoverer
Born

December 9th, 1742
282 years ago

Died

May 21st, 1786
238 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Sweden

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A pharmaceutical chemist born in Swedish Pomerania, significant in the study of chemistry during the 18th century. Discovered several chemical substances and was instrumental in the advancement of analytical chemistry. Scheele's work led to the identification of essential elements and compounds, including hydrogen, oxygen, and several acids. Worked extensively on the properties of various minerals and metals, contributing to the understanding of chemical reactions and their practical applications.

Discovered oxygen independently of Joseph Priestly

Identified compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and arsenic acid

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