Chemist no. 267 of 350 · Inorganic

Clemens Winkler

1838-1904Germany

Discovered germanium

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Clemens Winkler and the Discovery of Germanium: The Element Mendeleev Predicted

How Clemens Winkler found germanium in the mineral argyrodite in 1886 and confirmed Mendeleev's prediction of eka-silicon. Exam notes included.

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Clemens Winkler (1838–1904): The Analyst Who Found Germanium

Life of Clemens Winkler, German analytical chemist who discovered germanium and developed the contact process for sulfuric acid. Career, facts and FAQ.

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