Chemist no. 272 of 350 · Nuclear/Radiochemistry

Marguerite Perey

1909-1975France

Discovered francium

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The discovery, explained

Marguerite Perey and the Discovery of Francium: The Last Natural Element

How Marguerite Perey discovered francium (element 87) in 1939 from actinium decay at the Curie Institute. Properties, decay scheme and exam notes.

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Biography

Marguerite Perey (1909–1975): From Lab Assistant to Discoverer of Francium

Life of Marguerite Perey, French radiochemist who discovered francium, trained under Marie Curie and became the first woman elected to the French Academy of Sciences.

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Academic lineage

Documented doctoral, postdoctoral and teaching links. Dashed chips are teachers outside the 350 chemists listed here.

Teachers: Marie Curiementor
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