Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

Chemist and Nobel Prize winner

Cyril Norman Hinshelwood - Scientists & Innovators born June 19th, 1897
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A chemist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of chemical kinetics. Conducted important research on reaction mechanisms and the dynamics of chemical reactions. His work provided a deeper understanding of the fundamental processes of chemistry. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1956 for research on the mechanisms of chemical reactions, specifically for studies that enhanced the knowledge of molecular processes.

Received Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1956

Contributed to chemical kinetics research

Studied reaction mechanisms

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