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Glenn Theodore Seaborg ( / ˈsiːbɔːrɡ / SEE-borg; April 19, 1912 – February 25, 1999) was an American chemist whose involvement in the synthesis, discovery and investigation of ten transuranium elements earned him a share of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. [3] His work in this area also led to his development of the actinide concept ...
Apr 15, 2024 · Glenn T. Seaborg (born April 19, 1912, Ishpeming, Michigan, U.S.—died February 25, 1999, Lafayette, California) was an American nuclear chemist best known for his work on isolating and identifying transuranium elements (those heavier than uranium ). He shared the 1951 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Edwin Mattison McMillan for their ...
These are just the highlights - Glenn T. Seaborg is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest entry in “Who’s Who in America.” His high profile career has led him to the forefront of many prominent scientific organizations, including serving as president of both the 138,000-member American Association for the ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Glenn Seaborg, who discovered plutonium and other transuranium elements and led the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Find out how he contributed to nuclear science, arms control, and public education.
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Glenn T. Seaborg was a nuclear chemist who discovered plutonium and nine other transuranium elements. He worked at the Manhattan Project, the University of California, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Feb 25, 1999 · Lafayette, CA. Date of Death: February 25, 1999. Place of Burial: Cremated. Born in Michigan in 1912, Glenn Seaborg received his BA in chemistry from UCLA in 1933 and his PhD in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley in 1937. In 1941, Seaborg and colleague Edwin McMillan bombarded uranium with deuterons, producing a new element ...
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