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Floris Osmond

French scientist (1849-1912) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 63

Floris Osmond was a French scientist and engineer. He is known as one of the originators of metallography. He named several phases that occur in iron and steel microstructures such as martensite, after A. Martens, and cementite. He also provided the symbols α,β,γ and δ for the steel phases.

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Awards

Bessemer Gold Medal1906
Officier de l'Instruction publique1900

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1849 to 1912 · aged 63