Hamilton Castner
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Hamilton Young Castner (September 11, 1858 – October 11, 1899) was an American industrial chemist.
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Hamilton Young Castner | |
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Born | (1858-09-11)September 11, 1858 |
Died | October 11, 1899(1899-10-11) (aged 41) |
Nationality (legal) | American |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (Now New York University College of engineering) Columbia School of Mines (Later the Columbia University College of Engineering) |
Known for | invention of methods to produce sodium metal and sodium hydroxide from soda ash and salt respectively |
Awards | John Scott Medal (1889) Elliott Cresson Medal (1897) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemist |
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