Wilhelm Ostwald

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1909

“in recognition of his work on catalysis and for his investigations into the fundamental principles governing chemical equilibria and rates of reaction”

Wilhelm Ostwald was a German chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for his work on catalysis and for his investigations into the fundamental principles governing chemical equilibria and rates of reaction. His contributions helped establish physical chemistry.

Field

Chemistry · Physical Chemistry

Lifespan

1853–1932