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Wollaston, William Hyde (1766-1828)

English physician and chemist who discovered palladium and rhodium through his work with platinum metals.

Historical Notes

1809 Invented the reflecting goniometer which measured the angles between crystal faces.

See also: Palladium, Rhodium.

Subjects: Famous Scientists & Engineers