Bunsen
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) was a prominent chemist who developed numerous important methods in chemistry, including gas analysis, the Bunsen burner, and spectral analysis. He also conducted significant research on organic compounds, diffusion, adsorption, and isolated several metals in pure form.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
BUNZEN, Robert (Robert Wilhelm Bunsen, 1811-99), outstanding chemist who created a number of most important methods in chemistry. From 1833 - privat-docent at Göttingen, and from 1852 - professor at Heidelberg University. He conducted remarkable research on organic compounds of arsenic, laid the foundation of the theory of radicals. B. also created methods for analysis of gases, liquids and solids, studied flame reactions, and, in connection with research in this field, invented the burner bearing his name; he studied compounds of cerium and platinum. Together with Kirchhoff, he discovered spectral analysis and constructed a spectroscope; he also conducted thorough research on diffusion and adsorption of gases. Together with Roscoe, B. studied the effects of light and established a law bearing the name of both authors. Bunsen invented the galvanic element bearing his name; by means of a battery of such elements he isolated in pure form the metals: magnesium, aluminum, sodium and lithium. Finally, B. conducted remarkable work in the field of mineralogical and geological chemistry.
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“Bunsen.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/bunsen/