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March 28, 2026The Chemical Educator0 citations

Antoine Henri Becquerel (1852–1908), Discoverer of Natural Radioactivity

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JAJean-Pierre AdloffGKGeorge B. Kauffman

Key Points

  • The aim is to commemorate the legacy of Henri Becquerel and his contributions to the discovery of natural radioactivity.
  • Reviewed the life and career of Henri Becquerel.
  • Discussed the discovery of radioactivity and its related elements.
  • Analyzed contributions from Pierre and Marie Curie and the Nobel Prize context.
  • Highlighted Becquerel's role in the discovery of radioactivity.
  • Noted the discovery of polonium and radium as significant achievements.
  • Addressed the priority dispute surrounding the discovery of radioactivity.

Abstract

This article, commemorating the centenary of the death of Henri Becquerel (1852–1908), discusses the Becquerel dynasty; Henri Becquerel’s life and career; the discovery of radioactivity, polonium, and radium; the contributions of Pierre and Marie Curie; the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics; and the priority dispute over the discovery of radioactivity.

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Adloff et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c772718bbfbc51511e2f41https://doi.org/10.1333/s00897082116a
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