Vorländer, Daniel

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Name
Vorländer, Daniel Gender: M
born on 11 June 1867 at 17:00 (= 5:00 PM )
Place Eupen, Belgium, 50n38, 6e02
Timezone LMT m6e02 (is local mean time)
Data source
Quoted BC/BR
Rodden Rating AA
Collector: Gauquelin
Astrology data s_su.18.gif s_gemcol.18.gif 20°14' s_mo.18.gif s_libcol.18.gif 18°52 Asc.s_scocol.18.gif 15°45'



Biography

German chemist who synthesized most of the liquid crystals known until his retirement in 1935. Vorländer applied his knowledge of molecular structure to select those exhibiting the crystaline liquid state. In particular a linear molecular geometry was conducive.

Vorländer served as a volunteer during World War I, during which he received the Iron Cross. He died in Halle on 8 June 1941, aged 73.

Link to Wikipedia biography

Events

Source Notes

Archives Gauquelin: Scientists & Medical Doctors (Hommes De Science) A, vol. 2, #3386 [1].

Categories

  • Vocation : Science : Chemistry