About Friedrich Heusler
Lived 1866 – 1947 (aged 81). Friedrich Heusler was a German chemist, engineer and mining engineer.
Biography
He was born as son of Conrad Heusler the owner of the Isabellenhütte Dillenburg, a non-ferrous metal works. He studied at the University of Bonn and University of Berlin and was awarded with his Ph.D. in 1887 in Berlin. After working at the University of Göttingen he did his habilitation in Berlin 1894. In 1901 he discovered the ferromagnetic intermetallics, now known as Heusler phases, and did some research in collaboration with the University of Marburg. Due to patent controversies it took until 1903 for the publication of the results. From 1902 he was head of the Isabellenhütte.
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Who was Friedrich Heusler?
German chemist and mining engineer (1866-1947)
When was Friedrich Heusler born?
Friedrich Heusler was born on 1 February 1866 in Dillenburg.
When did Friedrich Heusler die?
Friedrich Heusler died on 25 October 1947 in Bonn.
What was Friedrich Heusler's occupation?
Friedrich Heusler was a chemist, engineer and mining engineer.
What nationality was Friedrich Heusler?
Friedrich Heusler was German.
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