William Chandler Roberts-Austen
Sir William Chandler Roberts-Austen (born March 3, 1843 in Kennington , Surrey , † November 22, 1902 in London ) was a British metallurgist who is particularly known for his research on the physical properties of metals and their alloys .
Life
As a professor of metallurgy at the Royal School of Mines , he developed methods for determining alloying elements. The pyrometer he developed was particularly important for modern industry , with the help of which one can make precise temperature measurements in the high temperature range .
In honor of William Chandler Roberts-Austen, the γ mixed crystals of iron are called austenite .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Roberts-Austen at Britannica ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed March 3, 2010
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SURNAME | Roberts-Austen, William Chandler |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British metallurgist |
DATE OF BIRTH | March 3, 1843 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Kennington |
DATE OF DEATH | November 22, 1902 |
Place of death | London |