Friedrich Wöhler

✶July 31, 1800

†September 23, 1882

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Friedrich Wöhler FRS(For) HonFRSE was a German chemist known for his work in both organic and inorganic chemistry, being the first to isolate the chemical elements beryllium and yttrium in pure metallic form. He was the first to prepare several inorganic compounds, including silane and silicon nitride.

German chemist (1800-1882)

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