David Orme Masson
David Orme Masson | |
|---|---|
Masson c. 1930 | |
| Born | 13 January 1858 Hampstead, UK |
| Died | 10 August 1937 (aged 79) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Work on nitroglycerin |
| Spouse |
Mary Struthers (m. 1886) |
| Children | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Melbourne |
Sir David Orme Masson KBE FRS FRSE (13 January 1858 – 10 August 1937) was a scientist born in England who emigrated to Australia to become Professor of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. He is known for his work on the explosive compound nitroglycerin.