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Carl Wagner
German chemist (1901-1977) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76
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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1977Died10 December 19771964Carl Friedrich Gauss MedalAward1961Bunsen MedalAward1959Wilhelm Exner MedalAward1951Olin Palladium AwardAward1901Born25 May 1901
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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.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1977 · aged 76
