Hendrik Willem Bakhuis Roozeboom
Chemist known for phase rule advancements
Born
October 24th, 1854
170 years ago
Died
February 8th, 1907
118 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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An influential chemist and academic, contributions to physical chemistry included significant work on the phase rule. This concept describes the relationship between the number of phases and the degrees of freedom in a system. Conducted research that laid the foundation for modern thermodynamic theories. Published various papers that advanced understanding of phase equilibria, enabling future progress in the field. Held a prominent academic role in Dutch universities, shaping chemistry education and research during that era.
Developed the phase rule in thermodynamics
Published influential papers in physical chemistry
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