Otto Hönigschmid
Austrian chemist (1878-1945) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 67
Otto Hönigschmid was a Czech/Austrian chemist. He published the first widely accepted experimental proof of isotopes along with Stefanie Horovitz.
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Throughout his career he worked to precisely define atomic weights for over 40 elements, and served on committees with the purpose of adopting internationally agreed upon values. After his home and laboratory in Munich were destroyed in World War II, he committed suicide in 1945.
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Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1878 to 1945 · aged 67
