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Leonid Andrussow

1896-11-28 – 1988-12-15

Portrait of Leonid Andrussow
Leonid Andrussow in 1933Credit: BASF

Life & Legacy

Leonid Andrussow (28 November 1896 – 15 December 1988) was a German chemical engineer. He developed the process for the production of hydrogen cyanide based on the oxidation of ammonia and methane, which is named after him Andrussow oxidation.

Occupation & Career

chemist, inventor

Education

University of Latvia

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

French Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

University of Latvia

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q74028 — wikidata View source

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