About Arne Zetterström
Lived 1917 – 1945 (aged 28). Arne Zetterström was an engineer.
Arne Zetterström (5 June 1917 – 7 August 1945 ) is best known for his research with the breathing mixture hydrox for the Swedish Navy.
Zetterström first described the use of hydrogen as a breathing gas in 1943. From 1943 to 1944, a total of six ocean dives were made utilizing this mixture with the deepest to 160 metres (96% hydrogen and 4% oxygen).
On 7 August 1945 Zetterström experienced technical problems diving from HSwMS Belos. His support divers misread his signals and this was followed by a rapid ascent that resulted in fatal decompression sickness and hypoxia.
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Who was Arne Zetterström?
Underwater diver
When was Arne Zetterström born?
Arne Zetterström was born on 5 June 1917 in Malmö Sankt Petri församling.
When did Arne Zetterström die?
Arne Zetterström died on 7 August 1945 in Äppelviken.
What was Arne Zetterström's occupation?
Arne Zetterström was an engineer.
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