Wilhelm Ostwald
Nobel Prize-winning chemist
Born
September 2nd, 1853
172 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1932
93 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Latvia
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A prominent chemist and academic, significant contributions were made to physical chemistry and the concept of catalysis. Emphasized the importance of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for work on catalysis, specifically the theory that explained activation energy in chemical reactions. Contributed to the development of colorimetry and classification of chemical equilibria.
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909
Developed theories on catalysis and thermodynamics
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