Frédéric Kuhlmann
French professor of chemistry and entrepreneur
About Frédéric Kuhlmann
Lived 1803 – 1881 (aged 77). Frédéric Kuhlmann was a French chemist, industrialist, professor, academic and entrepreneur.
Charles Frédéric Kuhlmann (22 May 1803 – 27 January 1881) was a French chemist who patented the reaction for converting ammonia to nitric acid, which was later used in the Ostwald process.
He was both a research scientist and a professor at Université Lille Nord de France. He promoted chemical engineering education for science graduates in Lille and supported the development of École centrale de Lille (IDN).
As an entrepreneur starting in 1829, he established his own chemical company producing sulfuric acid. This company later merged into Pechiney Ugine Kuhlmann group.
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Who was Frédéric Kuhlmann?
French professor of chemistry and entrepreneur (1803-1881)
When was Frédéric Kuhlmann born?
Frédéric Kuhlmann was born on 22 May 1803 in Colmar.
When did Frédéric Kuhlmann die?
Frédéric Kuhlmann died on 27 January 1881 in Lille.
What was Frédéric Kuhlmann's occupation?
Frédéric Kuhlmann was a chemist, industrialist, professor, academic and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Frédéric Kuhlmann?
Frédéric Kuhlmann was French.
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· Wikipedia: Frédéric Kuhlmann
· DBpedia: Charles Frédéric Kuhlmann
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