Charles A. Kraus, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Charles A. Kraus

American chemist

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1875

Date of Death: 27-Jun-1967

Profession: chemist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Charles August Kraus (August 15, 1875 – June 27, 1967) was an American chemist.
He was professor of chemistry and director of the chemical laboratories at Clark University, where he directed the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I.
Later, he became professor of chemistry and director of the chemical laboratories at Brown University, and was a consultant to the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb.
His research contributed to the development of the ultraviolet lamp, to pyrex, and to the production of ethyl gasoline (a leaded gasoline).
He investigated the electrical conductance of liquid ammonia alkali metal solutions contributing to the development of the concept of solvated electron.
He published more than 225 research papers.
He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.