Berta Karlik Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Berta Karlik, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Austria.

2 records1942–19422 events1 places

Chronological biography

1942

Element 85 in Nature1942

Science / Physics · Nuclear Physicist · Vienna

Provides evidence that element 85 exists naturally in trace quantities.

Natural Astatine Detection1942

Science / Physics · Nuclear Physicist · Vienna

Co-detects naturally occurring astatine in uranium decay products.

Titles and roles

Nuclear Physicist

Record provenance

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