Louis-Jacques Thenard.

Authors

  • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Abstract

To Louis-Jacques Thenard (1777-1857) we owe the discovery of hydrogen peroxide and boron, the isolation of potassium and sodium by chemical means (together with Gay-Lussac), and the synthesis of many of their compounds, such as potassium amide and boron trifluoride . He also demonstrated the catalytic action exerted by the sponge of several metals (osmium, palladium, rhodium, and iridium) without understanding the nature of their activity.

Published

2022-05-24

How to Cite

Wisniak, J. . (2022). Louis-Jacques Thenard. NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CENIC) CHEMICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL, 33(3), 141-149. Retrieved from https://revista.cnic.edu.cu/index.php/RevQuim/article/view/1570

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