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Antoine Jérôme Balard (30 September 1802 – 30 April 1876) was a French chemist and one of the discoverers of bromine.
Antoine-Jérôme Balard was a French chemist who in 1826 discovered the element bromine, determined its properties, and studied some of its compounds. Later he proved the presence of bromine in sea plants and animals.
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A brief biography of the French chemist who discovered bromine and chloric acid. Learn about his life, career, and achievements in the field of chemistry.
Antoine-Jérôme Balard, né à Montpellier le 30 septembre 1802 et mort le 30 mars 1876 à Paris, est un pharmacien, chimiste et professeur français, membre de l'Académie des sciences.
Balard, Antoine Jérome. ( b. Montpellier, France, 30 September 1802; d. Paris, France, 30 March 1876) chemistry. Balard was born into a family of modest circumstances; his parents were wine-growers. His godmother noticed his intelligence, however, and enabled him to attend the lycée in Montpellier. In 1819, upon his graduation, he began to ...
Antoine Jérôme Balard (September 30, 1802 - April 30, 1876) was a French chemist and the discoverer of bromine.
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Antoine Jerome Balard. Born in Montpellier (Languedoc-Roussillon Province), to extremely poor parents, young Jérôme was adopted by his godmother who was better able to provide a proper education. This circumstance must have affected him profoundly because he would remain frugal his whole life.
