Julius Lothar Meyer

Chemist and periodic table developer

Julius Lothar Meyer - Chemist and periodic table developer
Born

August 19th, 1830
195 years ago

Died

April 11th, 1895
130 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the development of the periodic table of elements. Conducted extensive research on atomic weights and chemical properties of elements, which supported the organization of elements in a systematic manner. Developed a version of the periodic table independently around the same time as Dmitri Mendeleev, presenting it in a different format. Published the book 'Die modernen Theorien der Chemie', which served to communicate new ideas in the field of chemistry.

Developed a periodic table format

Presented data on atomic weights

Published influential chemistry literature

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