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Gerhard Schrader

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German chemist (1903-1990)

GermanyScientistsLived 1903 to 1990 · aged 87
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Gerhard Schrader was a German chemist specializing in the discovery of new insecticides, hoping to make progress in the fight against hunger in the world. Schrader is best known for his accidental discovery of nerve agents including sarin and tabun.

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1956Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal

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Gerhard Schrader was a German chemist specializing in the discovery of new insecticides, hoping to make progress in the fight against hunger in the world. Schrader is best known for his accidental discovery of nerve agents including sarin and tabun. Sarin is partially named after him: It was named in honor of its discoverers, Schrader, Otto Ambros, Gerhard Ritter, and Hans-Jürgen von der Linde.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1990 · aged 87
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15 languages

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