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Georg KerlGerman metallurgist.
Date of Birth: 24.03.1824
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- German Metallurgist and Author
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Major Publications
- Other Notable Works
- - "Anleitung zum Studium der Harzer Hüttenprozesse" (1857)
- - "Die Rammelsberger Hüttenprozesse" (1861)
- - "Handbuch der Thonwarenindustrie" (1879)
- Collaboration and Recognition
- Legacy
German Metallurgist and Author
Hermann Karl Friedrich Kerl was a renowned German metallurgist and prolific author in the field of metallurgy. He made significant contributions to the advancement of metallurgical processes and knowledge through his publications.
Early Life and Education
Kerl was born on June 7, 1831, in Goslar, Germany. He received his education at the Polytechnical School in Karlsruhe, where he studied metallurgy under renowned professors.
Academic Career
In 1867, Kerl became a professor at the Königliche Gewerbeakademie in Berlin, where he served until 1897. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and establishing the institution as a leading center for metallurgical education.
Major Publications
Kerl's most significant work is "Handbuch der metallurgischen Hüttenkunde," published in 1855-1856. This comprehensive handbook provided a detailed overview of metallurgical processes and became a standard reference for professionals in the field.
Other Notable Works
In addition to his magnum opus, Kerl authored numerous other notable publications on metallurgy, including:
- "Der Oberharz, ein Wegweiser beim Besuche der Oberharzer Gruben" (1852)
- "Anleitung zum Studium der Harzer Hüttenprozesse" (1857)
- "Die Oberharzer Hüttenprozesse zur Gewinnug von Silber u. s. w." (1860)
- "Die Rammelsberger Hüttenprozesse" (1861)
- "Repertorium der technischen Litteratur" (1871)- "Grundriss der Eisenprobierkunst" (1875)
- "Leitfaden bei qualitativen und quantitativen Lötrohruntersuchungen" (1877)
- "Handbuch der Thonwarenindustrie" (1879)
- "Grundriss der allgemeinen Hüttenkunde" (1879)- "Grundriss der Mettallhüttenkunde" (1881)
- "Metallurgische Probierkunst" (1882)
- "Fortschritte in der metallurgischen Probierkunst in den J. 1882-1887" (1887)
Collaboration and Recognition
Kerl collaborated with Friedrich Strohmann to translate and revise Maspratt's "Chemie in Anwendung auf Künste und Gewerbe" into German, which became a widely-read text in the industry.
From 1859, Kerl served as a co-editor of the influential "Berg- und Hüttenmannische Zeitung," further contributing to the dissemination of metallurgical knowledge.
Legacy
Hermann Karl Friedrich Kerl left an indelible mark on the field of metallurgy. His publications remain valuable resources for researchers and practitioners alike, and his contributions to teaching and academia continue to shape the training of future generations of metallurgists.
