Hamilton Castner
Hamilton Young Castner (September 11, 1858 – October 11, 1899) was an American industrial chemist.
Hamilton Young Castner | |
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| Born | September 11, 1858 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | October 11, 1899 (aged 41) Saranac Lake, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (Now New York University College of engineering) Columbia School of Mines (Later the Columbia University College of Engineering) |
| Known for | invention of methods to produce sodium metal and sodium hydroxide from soda ash and salt respectively |
| Awards | John Scott Medal (1889) Elliott Cresson Medal (1897) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemist |
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