Cyril Norman Hinshelwood
Chemist and Nobel Prize winner
Born
June 19th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
October 9th, 1967
57 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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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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