Elemental Fluorine Preparation26 June 1886
Obtains the highly reactive element after repeated failed attempts by chemists.
Historical person
Henri Moissan Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henri Moissan, based on 2 World History Database records associated with France.
2 records1886–18862 events1 places
Chronological biography
1886
Isolation of Fluorine26 June 1886
Isolates fluorine by electrolysing an anhydrous hydrogen fluoride mixture.
Titles and roles
Chemist
Record provenance
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