Max Bodenstein
German chemist (1871-1942) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71
Max Ernst August Bodenstein was a German physical chemist known for his work in chemical kinetics. He was first to postulate a chain reaction mechanism and that explosions are branched chain reactions, later applied to the atomic bomb.
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1942Died3 September 19421936August Wilhelm von Hofmann MedalAwardBunsen MedalAwardKarmarsch MedalAward1871Born15 July 1871
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Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1942 · aged 71
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