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Smithson Tennant

British chemist (1761-1815)

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Lived 1761–1815, aged 54
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  • Era
    1761–1815
    Aged 54
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-24

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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