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Arnold Eucken

German scientist (1884-1950) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 65

Arnold Thomas Eucken was a German chemist and physicist. He is known for his contribution to thermodynamics and molecular physics, in particular, for the discovery of Eucken's law of thermal conductivity, the measurement of the heat capacity of hydrogen at low temperatures, and the development of the Eucken-Polanyi...

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Honorary Doctorate of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology1945
Bunsen Medal1944

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He is known for his contribution to thermodynamics and molecular physics, in particular, for the discovery of Eucken's law of thermal conductivity, the measurement of the heat capacity of hydrogen at low temperatures, and the development of the Eucken-Polanyi potential theory of adsorption.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1950 · aged 65