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Eugène-Melchior Péligot

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French chemist (1811-1890)

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Eugène-Melchior Péligot, also known as Eugène Péligot, was a French chemist who isolated the first sample of uranium metal in 1841.

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Potassium chlorochromate was discovered by Péligot and is sometimes referred to as Péligot's salt.Potassium chlorochromate was discovered by Péligot and is sometimes referred to as Péligot's salt.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

Scientists from France 6

Jean-Étienne Guettard44.9Marie-Jeanne de Lalande44.8Prosper-René Blondlot44.9Félix Dujardin44.8François Gagnepain44.9Jean de Noailles44.8

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1811 to 1890 · aged 79
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