Karl Kordesch

Inventor, Chemist, Battery and fuel cell pioneer (1922-2011)

  • Fame43.4
  • Momentum13.1
  • Wikipedia351
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Lived 1922–2011, aged 89Austria
  • Wikipedia
    6 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1922–2011
    Aged 89
  • Awards
    4
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-18

Karl Kordesch was an Austrian chemist and inventor, most notable for jointly inventing the alkaline battery. In 1953 he moved to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip.

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43.4
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Momentum13.1
Historical5.7
Now attention47.3
Source confidence35.0
Completeness70.0
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