Kato Guldberg

Kato Guldberg

Norwegian physicist, chemist and mathematician.
Date of Birth: 11.08.1836
Country: Norway

Content:
  1. Pioneering Scientist Cato Maximilian Guldberg
  2. Academic Accomplishments
  3. Groundbreaking Discoveries in Chemistry
  4. Guldberg's Rule in Physical Chemistry

Pioneering Scientist Cato Maximilian Guldberg

Cato Maximilian Guldberg, a renowned Norwegian scientist, made significant contributions to the fields of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

Academic Accomplishments

In 1869, Guldberg became a professor of applied mathematics at the University of Christiania. His expertise in multiple disciplines allowed him to explore the interconnectedness of physical and chemical phenomena.

Groundbreaking Discoveries in Chemistry

Collaborating with Peter Waage, Guldberg co-discovered the Law of Mass Action in 1864-1867. This fundamental principle established the basis for understanding chemical equilibrium. Additionally, Guldberg proposed the Principle of Mobile Equilibrium in 1870, elucidating the relationship between solubility and pressure.

Guldberg's Rule in Physical Chemistry

Known in physical chemistry as Guldberg's Rule, the scientist established that the critical temperature of a substance is approximately 1.5 times its boiling point. This rule allows scientists to estimate the less accessible critical temperature based on the more easily measured boiling point, particularly for nonpolar and weakly polar substances.

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