Theodor Grotthuss
Freiherr Christian Johann Dietrich Theodor von Grotthuss (20 January 1785 – 26 March 1822) was a Baltic German scientist known for establishing the first theory of electrolysis in 1806 and formulating the first law of photochemistry in 1817. His theory of electrolysis is considered the first description of the so-called Grotthuss mechanism.
Freiherr Christian Johann Dietrich Theodor von Grotthuß | |
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Theodor von Grotthuß | |
| Born | 20 January 1785 |
| Died | 26 March 1822 (aged 37) |
| Nationality | Grand Duchy of Lithuania (at birth) |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique |
| Known for | Explanation of electrolysis by the Grotthuss mechanism |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Electrochemistry, photochemistry |
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