Chemist no. 268 of 350 · Inorganic

Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

1838-1912France

Discovered gallium, samarium, dysprosium

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Lecoq de Boisbaudran and the Discovery of Gallium: A Metal That Melts in Your Hand

How Lecoq de Boisbaudran used spectroscopy to discover gallium in 1875, confirming Mendeleev's eka-aluminium. Properties, uses and exam points.

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Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran (1838–1912): Master of the Spectroscope

Life of Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran, French spectroscopist who discovered gallium, samarium and dysprosium. Timeline, facts, legacy and FAQ.

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