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Soddy, Frederick. The Interpretation of Radium. John Murray, 1909, p. 9.

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About the Author

Frederick Soddy

Born: September 2, 1877
Died: September 22, 1956
Nationality: British
Profession: Scientist

Biography

Frederick Soddy FRS was an English radiochemist who explained, with Ernest Rutherford, that radioactivity is due to the transmutation of elements, now known to involve nuclear reactions. He also proved the existence of isotopes of certain radioactive elements. He was a polymath who mastered chemistry, statistical mechanics, finance and economics.

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