Henri Moissan
Chemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry
Born
September 28th, 1852
172 years ago
Died
February 20th, 1907
118 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A French chemist and academic, contributed significantly to the understanding of chemical processes and elements. Conducted groundbreaking research on fluorine, isolating this previously unexamined element for the first time. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1906 for the development of the electric arc furnace and the extraction of fluorine from minerals. Led scientific advancements in high-temperature chemistry and materials.
Isolated fluorine as an element
Developed electric arc furnace technology
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1906
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