Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood
Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 1956
© Unidentified photographer · Public domain / Wikimedia
Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, born on May 19, 1897, in London, United Kingdom, was a renowned British chemist. He is best known for his research into the mechanism of chemical reactions. In 1956, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in this field. Hinshelwood significantly contributed to the understanding of chemical processes, thereby influencing modern chemistry. He passed away on October 9, 1967.
Frequently asked
- Who is Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood?
- Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, born on May 19, 1897, in London, United Kingdom, was a renowned British chemist. He is best known for his research into the mechanism of chemical reactions. In 1956, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in this field. Hinshelwood significantly contributed to the understanding of chemical processes, thereby influencing modern chemistry. He passed away on October 9, 1967.
- In what year did Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood win the Nobel Prize?
- 1956 — Chemistry