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Revista CENIC Ciencias Químicas
versión On-line ISSN 2221-2442
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SZTEJNBERG, Aleksander. Edgar Fahs Smith (1854-1928) - the Eminent American Chemist and Historian of Chemistry of the Second Half of the XIX Century and the First Quarter of the XX century. Rev. CENIC Cienc. Quím. [online]. 2022, vol.53, suppl.1, pp. 152-172. Epub 10-Mayo-2022. ISSN 2221-2442.
Edgar Fahs Smith (1854-1928) was one of the great American chemists. He has done a lot of experimental studies. He carried out researches in the fields of organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, elektrochemistry and mineralogy. He developed the rotating anode. He wrote many works in the field of history of American chemistry. The purpose of this paper is to familiarize readers with the important events in the life of Smith. In addition, his participation in the preparation of the first visit of Marie Curie (1867-1934) to the USA in 1921 is described and literature on his selected articles and books is presented.
Palabras clave : E. F. Smith; Electrochemistry; History of American Chemistry; Marie Curie; United States - XIX-XX centuries.