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Daniel Vorländer

1867 – 1941

German chemist

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About Daniel Vorländer

Lived 1867 – 1941 (aged 73). Daniel Vorländer was a chemist, university teacher and non-fiction writer, known for Liquid crystal.

Daniel Vorländer (11 June 1867 – 8 June 1941) was a German chemist who synthesized most of the liquid crystals known until his retirement in 1935.

Vorländer was born in Eupen in Rhenish Prussia. He studied chemistry at Kiel University, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin, after which he became a professor at the University of Halle-Wittenberg.

Vorländer applied his knowledge of molecular structure to select those exhibiting the crystalline liquid state. In particular a linear molecular geometry was conductive. "Over the years Vorländer and his students synthesized hundreds of liquid crystalline compounds. An interesting discovery was that amongst the slimy liquid crystals were many soap and soap-like compounds."

Vorländer served as a volunteer during World War I, during which he received the Iron Cross. He died in Halle.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
German Reich
Known for
Liquid crystal
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Kiel University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Employers
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Awards
Military Merit Cross III. Class; Cothenius Medal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Daniel Vorländer's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Vorländer?

German chemist (1867-1941)

When was Daniel Vorländer born?

Daniel Vorländer was born on 11 June 1867 in Eupen.

When did Daniel Vorländer die?

Daniel Vorländer died on 8 June 1941 in Halle (Saale).

What was Daniel Vorländer's occupation?

Daniel Vorländer was a chemist, university teacher and non-fiction writer.

What was Daniel Vorländer known for?

Daniel Vorländer was known for Liquid crystal.

What nationality was Daniel Vorländer?

Daniel Vorländer's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Vorländer

· Wikidata: Q91421

· DBpedia: Daniel Vorländer

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