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Carl Bosch
(27 Aug 1874 - 26 Apr 1940)
German industrial chemist
who developed the Haber-Bosch process for high-pressure synthesis of
ammonia.
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“The
disaster was caused neither by carelessness nor human failure. Unknown
natural factors that we are still unable to explain today have made a
mockery of all our efforts. The very substance intended to provide food
and life to millions of our countrymen and which we have produced and
supplied for years has suddenly become a cruel enemy for reasons we are
as yet unable to fathom. It has reduced our site to rubble.”
— Carl Bosch
at the memorial service for the
hundred killed by the explosion
of the ammonia fertilizer factory at Oppau, Germany. At the time, the
explosive nature of ammonium nitrate not understood.
of the ammonia fertilizer factory at Oppau, Germany. At the time, the
explosive nature of ammonium nitrate not understood.
See
also:
- Today in Science History short biography of Carl Bosch, born 27 Aug 1874.
- Today in Science History event description of the Oppau fertilizer factory explosion on 21 Sep 1921.
