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Alwin Mittasch

German chemist (1869-1953) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83

Paul Alwin Mittasch was a German chemist and scientific historian of Sorbian descent. He is well known by his pioneering and systematic research in the development of catalysts for the industrial ammonia synthesis using the Haber-Bosch process.

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1953Died4 June 19531942Carus medalAward1929Bunsen MedalAward1927Emil Fischer MedalAwardFresenius PrizeAward1869Born27 December 1869

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Carus medal1942
Bunsen Medal1929
Emil Fischer Medal1927
Fresenius Prize1927

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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1953 · aged 83