About Karl Clark
Lived 1888 – 1966 (aged 78). Karl Clark was a Canadian chemist, known for Bitumen.
Karl Adolf Clark (20 October 1888, Georgetown, Ontario – 7 December 1966, Victoria, British Columbia) was a chemist and oil sand researcher. He is best known for perfecting a process that uses hot water and reagents to separate bitumen from oil sands.
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Who was Karl Clark?
Canadian chemist
When was Karl Clark born?
Karl Clark was born on 20 October 1888 in Georgetown.
When did Karl Clark die?
Karl Clark died on 7 December 1966 in Victoria.
What was Karl Clark's occupation?
Karl Clark was a chemist.
What was Karl Clark known for?
Karl Clark was known for Bitumen.
What nationality was Karl Clark?
Karl Clark was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Karl Clark (chemist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Clark. https://biography.guide/karl-clark-chemist/
MLA: "Karl Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-clark-chemist/.
Chicago: "Karl Clark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-clark-chemist/.
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