About Georges Charpy
Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 80). Georges Charpy was a French engineer, academic and chemist, known for Charpy impact test.
Augustin Georges Albert Charpy (1 September 1865 – 25 November 1945) was the French scientist who created the Charpy impact test. He attended École Polytechnique from 1885 to 1887 and graduated with a degree in Marine Artillery. In 1887 he became a professor at École Monge. In 1892 he published his physics thesis. In 1920 he became a professor of metallurgy at École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris. In 1922 he became the professor of general chemistry at École Polytechnique. He died of a heart attack in Paris, France.
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Who was Georges Charpy?
French scientist (1865-1945)
When was Georges Charpy born?
Georges Charpy was born on 1 September 1865 in Oullins.
When did Georges Charpy die?
Georges Charpy died on 25 November 1945 in Paris.
What was Georges Charpy's occupation?
Georges Charpy was an engineer, academic and chemist.
What was Georges Charpy known for?
Georges Charpy was known for Charpy impact test.
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Georges Charpy was French.
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