Percy White (nuclear scientist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Percy White (nuclear scientist)

Chemist and nuclear scientist

Date of Birth: 16-Jul-1916

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 08-Jan-2013

Profession: chemist, nuclear physicist, metallurgist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Percival Albert Frederick White OBE (16 July 1916 – 8 January 2013) was a British chemist, metallurgist and nuclear scientist who was involved in the creation and testing of Britain's first nuclear weapon during Operation Hurricane in 1952.
He also made significant contributions to the advancement of explosives manufacturing, chemical engineering and civilian nuclear technology, and authored numerous books on engineering.