Smithson Tennant
British chemist (1761-1815) · Scientists · Died at 53
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Something wrong?Smithson Tennant FRS was an English chemist. He is best known for his discovery of the elements iridium and osmium, which he found in the residues from the solution of platinum ores in 1803. He also contributed to the proof of the identity of diamond and charcoal. The mineral tennantite is named after him.
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1761 to 1815 · aged 53
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