Irving Langmuir

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Nobel_Peace_Prize
gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Chemistry
gptkbp:born January 31, 1881
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution Research on thermodynamics
Development of vacuum technology
Studies on atomic structure
Research on catalysis
Research on chemical bonding
Research on chemical equilibrium
Research on photochemistry
Research on the principles of thermodynamics
Studies on electrochemistry
Studies on molecular interactions
Studies on reaction mechanisms
Studies on the behavior of gases
Studies on plasma physics
Research on chemical synthesis
Research on chemical thermodynamics
Studies on chemical kinetics
Research on the dynamics of chemical reactions
Studies on molecular structure
Research on the properties of materials
Research on the applications of chemistry in industry
Research on chemical bonding theories
Research on surface phenomena
Research on surface tension
Research on the impact of chemistry on society
Research on the properties of liquids
Research on the structure of matter
Studies on adsorption isotherms
Studies on colloids
Studies on gas laws
Studies on the behavior of electrons
Studies on the interactions of molecules
Studies on the kinetics of reactions
Studies on the nature of solids
Studies on the principles of chemical engineering
Studies on the role of chemistry in technology
Work on gas adsorption
gptkbp:died August 16, 1957
gptkbp:field Physical Chemistry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Irving Langmuir
gptkbp:influenced Surface science
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Wilhelm_Ostwald
gptkbp:known_for Langmuir Blodgett film
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_feature Langmuir isotherm
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_E._Langmuir
gptkbp:work_location gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4