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Edward Weston | |
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![]() Edward Weston scientist and inventor | |
Born | May 9, 1850 |
Died | August 20, 1936 | (aged 86)
Occupation(s) | Chemist Electrical engineer Inventor Business Owner |
Known for | Weston cell Preparation of Constantan and Manganin |
Awards | Elliott Cresson Medal (1910) Perkin Medal (1915) Franklin Medal (1924) 5th Lamme Medal[1] |
Edward Weston (May 9, 1850 – August 20, 1936) was an English-born American chemist and engineer noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.[2][3] Weston was a competitor of Thomas Edison in the early days of electricity generation and distribution.[4]
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