Chemist no. 273 of 350 · Inorganic

Ida Noddack

1896-1978Germany

Co-discovered rhenium; nuclear fission proposal

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The discovery, explained

Ida Noddack and the Discovery of Rhenium: Finding a Needle in 660 Kilograms of Ore

How Ida Noddack, Walter Noddack and Otto Berg discovered rhenium in 1925, and how Ida proposed nuclear fission in 1934. Properties and exam notes.

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Biography

Ida Noddack (1896–1978): The Chemist Who Saw Fission First

Biography of Ida Noddack, German chemist who co-discovered rhenium in 1925 and first suggested nuclear fission in 1934. Life, career, honours and FAQ.

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Family: Walter Noddackhusband