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SZTEJNBERG, Aleksander. Clemens Alexander Winkler (1838-1904) - the Outstanding German Chemist of the Second Half of the XIX Century. Rev. CENIC Cienc. Quím. [online]. 2022, vol.53, suppl.1, pp. 103-119.  Epub 10-Mayo-2022. ISSN 2221-2442.

Clemens Alexander Winkler (1838-1904) was one of the prominent chemists of the second half of the XIX century. He was the founder of technical gas-analysis. He made major contributions both to pure and applied chemistry. He also developed a contact method for the production of sulfuric anhydride (sulfur trioxide) and discovered Germanium. The purpose of this paper is to familiarize readers with the important events in the life of Winkler and his research activities, in particular with his selected publications as well as with his writing activities, in particular with his books. In addition, literature on his correspondence with some great chemists is given.

Palabras clave : C. A. Winkler; Industrial method for producing sulfuric anhydride; Analysis of technical gases; Germanium; Germany - XIX century.

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