William Lipscomb

Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate

William Lipscomb - Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

December 9th, 1919
105 years ago

Died

2011
14 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions included significant work in the fields of chemistry and molecular structure, especially in the area of boranes, a class of compounds containing boron and hydrogen. While at Harvard University, served as a professor and conducted extensive research that led to a deeper understanding of these compounds. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1976 for work on the structure and bonding of boron compounds. Authored numerous articles and participated in various academic collaborations throughout a distinguished career.

Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1976

Conducted pioneering research on boranes

Served as a professor at Harvard University

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