About Ronald George Wreyford Norrish
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 80). Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was a British chemist and university teacher, known for Autoacceleration, Flash photolysis and Norrish reaction.
Education and early life
Norrish was born in Cambridge and was educated at The Perse School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He was a former student of Eric Rideal. This apparatus now forms part of the Science Museum collections - reference shows copper water tank. He used to enter competitions for the analysis of mixtures sent round by the Pharmaceutical Journal and often won prizes. for their study of extremely fast chemical reactions.
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Who was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish?
British chemist
When was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish born?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was born on 9 November 1897 in Cambridge.
When did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish die?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish died on 7 June 1978 in Cambridge.
What was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish's occupation?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was a chemist and university teacher.
What was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish known for?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was known for Autoacceleration, Flash photolysis and Norrish reaction.
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Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was British.
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