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Charles Hatchett

British chemist · Scientists · Lived 1765 to 1847 · aged 82

Charles Hatchett FRS FRSE was an English mineralogist and analytical chemist who discovered the element niobium, for which he proposed the name "columbium".

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1765 to 1847 · aged 82