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Agnes Pockels

German chemist pioneer in surface science · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1862 to 1935 · aged 73

Agnes Luise Wilhelmine Pockels was a German citizen scientist in chemistry, whose research was fundamental in establishing the modern discipline known as surface science, which describes the properties of liquid and solid surfaces and interfaces.

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Laura R. Leonard Prize1931

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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1862 to 1935 · aged 73