Paul émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran , 1838-1912, French discoverer of the elements gallium, samarium, and dysprosium. He also made contributions in the field of spectroscopy, including his experimentation with the rare-earth metals.

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