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Carl Wagner

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German chemist (1901-1977)

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Carl Wilhelm Wagner was a German physical chemist. He is best known for his pioneering work on solid-state chemistry, where his work on oxidation rate theory, counter diffusion of ions and defect chemistry led to a better understanding of how reactions take place at the atomic level.

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1964Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal
1961Bunsen Medal
1959Wilhelm Exner Medal
1951Olin Palladium Award

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Carl Wilhelm Wagner was a German physical chemist. He is best known for his pioneering work on solid-state chemistry, where his work on oxidation rate theory, counter diffusion of ions and defect chemistry led to a better understanding of how reactions take place at the atomic level. His life and achievements were honoured in a Solid State Ionics symposium commemorating his 100th birthday in 2001, where he was described as the father of solid-state chemistry.

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Germany
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1901 to 1977 · aged 76
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