Morris Travers
English chemist and academic
Born
January 24th, 1872
153 years ago
Died
1961
64 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions to chemistry included the discovery of the noble gas neon. Worked on various scientific projects and held academic positions that advanced the field of chemistry. Engaged in research that explored the properties and behaviors of gases, significantly adding to the understanding of inert gases. Published numerous papers to disseminate findings within the scientific community.
Discovered the noble gas neon in 1898
Contributed to the understanding of argon and krypton
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