Frederick Abel
English chemist (1827ā1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the German physician, see Friedrich Gottfried Abel.
Sir Frederick Augustus Abel, 1st Baronet GCVO KCB FRS (17 July 1827[1] ā 6 September 1902) was an English chemist who was recognised as the leading British authority on explosives. He is best known for the invention of cordite as a replacement for gunpowder in firearms.
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Sir Frederick Abel | |
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Born | (1827-07-17)17 July 1827 London, England |
Died | 6 September 1902(1902-09-06) (aged 75) Whitehall Court, London, England |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | |
Known for | Cordite |
Awards | Royal Medal (1877) Albert Medal (1891) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry |
Doctoral advisor | A. W. von Hofmann |
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