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Paul Jacques MalouinFrench physician and chemist
Date of Birth: 27.06.1701
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Medical Career
- Academic Achievements and Scientific Contributions
- Professorship and Legacy
- The Hot-Dip Galvanizing Method
- The Cold Galvanizing Method
- The 359 km Morgan Wyalla Pipeline in Australia
Early Life and Medical Career
Paul Jacques Malouin, born in Caen, defied his father's wish for him to pursue law in Paris. Instead, he chose medicine, and in 1734, he began treating members of the nobility and the royal family.
Academic Achievements and Scientific Contributions
With the help of his distant relative, the writer and scientist Fontenelle, Malouin gained entry into the French Academy of Sciences. He became particularly interested in the practical applications of chemistry in medicine. In 1745, he was appointed Professor of Chemistry and worked at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris.
For about a decade, Malouin studied the epidemics raging in Paris. His research on the link between infectious diseases and atmospheric temperature was published by the French Academy of Sciences.
Professorship and Legacy
Malouin remained a professor at the Collège de France until his death, holding the Chair of Medicine from 1776. His contributions to public health and scientific research earned him a lasting legacy.
The Hot-Dip Galvanizing Method
In 1742, Malouin presented a method to protect iron by immersing it in molten zinc. This innovative technique, known as hot-dip galvanizing, laid the foundation for an entire industry dedicated to corrosion protection.
The Cold Galvanizing Method
After Malouin's death, many years passed before zinc-rich silicate compositions were developed, eliminating the need for extreme temperatures. Notable projects that utilize cold galvanizing include:
