British chemist (1728-1799) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Black (16 April 1728 - 6 December 1799) was a French-Scottish scientist, physicist, and inventor. He is known for his research on carbon dioxide, latent heat, and specific heat. He also invented the analytic scale.
Joseph Black | |
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Born | 16 April 1728 |
Died | 6 December 1799 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh |
Known for | Latent heat, specific heat, and the discovery of carbon dioxide |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine, physics, and chemistry |
Influenced | James Watt |
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