Patrick, Walter Albert, 1888-1969.

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Biographical Note: Professor of Physical Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University.

Patrick was born in Syracuse, New York, and received his B.A. from Syracuse University. In 1912 he began Ph. D. studies at the University of Gèottingen where his research focused on devising a quick and cheap method of making silica gel, a desiccant, in large quantities. In 1917 Patrick joined the Chemistry Department at Hopkins with which he was associated until his death. Patrick also taught physical chemistry and thermodynamics at Loyola College in Maryland.

From the description of Walter Albert Patrick papers, 1901-1968. (Johns Hopkins University). WorldCat record id: 48369122

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Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
Chemists
Colloids
Colloids
Petroleum refining
Radioactive waste disposal
Radioactive waste disposal
Silica gel
Silica gel
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Chemical engineers
Chemists
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Birth 1888

Death 1969

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