About Velmer A. Fassel
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 78). Velmer A. Fassel was an American chemist, known for ICP-MS and Inductively coupled plasma.
Velmer A. Fassel (26 April 1919 – 4 March 1998) was an American chemist who developed the inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and demonstrated its use as ion source for mass spectrometry.
Early life and education 1941 B.A. Southeast Missouri State College 1947 Ph.D. Iowa State University
Research interests Atomic spectroscopy
Awards 1971 Anachem Award
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Velmer A. Fassel's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Velmer A. Fassel?
American chemist (1919–1998)
When was Velmer A. Fassel born?
Velmer A. Fassel was born on 26 April 1919 in Frohna.
When did Velmer A. Fassel die?
Velmer A. Fassel died on 4 March 1998 in San Diego.
What was Velmer A. Fassel's occupation?
Velmer A. Fassel was a chemist.
What was Velmer A. Fassel known for?
Velmer A. Fassel was known for ICP-MS and Inductively coupled plasma.
What nationality was Velmer A. Fassel?
Velmer A. Fassel was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Velmer A. Fassel. https://biography.guide/velmer-a-fassel/
MLA: "Velmer A. Fassel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/velmer-a-fassel/.
Chicago: "Velmer A. Fassel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/velmer-a-fassel/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC