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Johan August Arfwedson
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Johan August Arfwedson (12 January 1792 ā 28 October 1841) was a Swedish chemist who discovered the chemical element lithium in 1817 by isolating it as a salt.
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Johan August Arfwedson | |
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![]() Johan August Arfwedson | |
Born | 12 January 1792 (1792-01-12) Sweden |
Died | 28 October 1841 (1841-10-29) (aged 49) |
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | University of Uppsala |
Known for | Discovered lithium |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry |
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