Baron Carl Auer Von Welsbach
1858-1929
Austrian chemist who invented the gas lantern mantle, discovered an alloy of cerium and iron (mischmetal) used in cigarette lighter flints, and invented the osmi...
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Unlike many other notable scientists of the past, Karl Auer had the benefit of a good education, thanks to his father's well-paid position as director of Austria's Imperial Printing Press. After study...
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Baron Carl Auer Von Welsbach
Karl (Baron von Welsbach) Auer