Eduard Zintl

German Chemist and Zintl Phase Researcher

Eduard Zintl - German Chemist and Zintl Phase Researcher
Born

January 21st, 1898
127 years ago

Died

1941
84 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

A chemist contributed significantly to the field of solid-state chemistry, particularly with Zintl phases. Zintl conducted research on the properties and structures of intermetallic compounds. The discovery of Zintl phases has played a crucial role in the understanding of complex metallic compounds and materials science.

Discovered Zintl phases

Advanced solid-state chemistry

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