Georg Bredig
German chemist (1868–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Georg Bredig (October 1, 1868 – April 24, 1944) was a German physical chemist.[1][2] Bredig was a faculty member at the University of Leipzig (1895-1901) and professor of chemistry at Heidelberg (1901–1910); Technische Hochschule, Zurich (1910); and Technische Hochschule, Karlsruhe (1911–1933).
Georg Bredig | |
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Born | (1868-10-01)October 1, 1868 |
Died | April 24, 1944(1944-04-24) (aged 75) New York City, New York, US |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | Friedrich-Wilhelm University, Berlin; University of Leipzig |
Known for | Catalysis |
Spouse | Rosa Fraenkel |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physical chemistry |
Institutions | University of Leipzig (1895-1901); Heidelberg (1901–1910); Technische Hochschule, Zurich (1910); Technische Hochschule, Karlsruhe (1911–1933) |
Doctoral advisor | Wilhelm Ostwald |
Bredig did fundamental research in catalysis, preparing aqueous colloidal dispersions of metals and comparing the catalytic properties of metal colloids to the action of enzymes (or "ferments").[1][2][3][4][5] He made significant contributions in reaction kinetics and electrochemistry.[6]
Despite being a respected scientist in his field, Bredig was forced to leave the university by the National Socialists in 1933, ending his teaching and research career. Princeton University offered Bredig a pro forma position, enabling him to emigrate to the United States in 1940.[7][3]: IL