Faraday, Michael

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Faraday, Michael
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(1791–1867). A native of England, Faraday did more to advance the science of electrochemistry than any other scientist. A profound thinker and accurate experimentalist and observer, he was the first to propound correct ideas as to the nature of electrical phenomena, not only in chemistry but in other fields. His contributions to chemistry include the basic laws of electrolysis, electrochemical decomposition (the basis of corrosion of metals) of battery science, and electrometallurgy. His work in physics led to the invention of the dynamo. Faraday was in many respects the exemplar of a true scientist, combining meticulous effort and interpretive genius.