Edward Weston (chemist)
Edward Weston | |
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Edward Weston scientist and inventor | |
| Born | May 9, 1850 |
| Died | August 20, 1936 (aged 86) |
| Occupation(s) | Chemist Electrical engineer Inventor Business Owner |
| Known for | Weston cell Preparation of Constantan and Manganin |
| Awards | Elliott Cresson Medal (1910) Perkin Medal (1915) Franklin Medal (1924) 5th Lamme Medal |
Edward Weston (May 9, 1850 – August 20, 1936) was an English-born American chemist and engineer noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard. Weston was a competitor of Thomas Edison in the early days of electricity generation and distribution.