Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: This paper describes the life and accomplishments of the Austrian chemist Ferdinand Münz, who synthesized EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) in 1935.He was also the author of many patents in the textile field whose compounds are still in production today.Numerous textile treatment methods are ascribable to his name.He has been virtually unknown to the history of science because of persecution for his Jewish origins and his tragic personal issues. Biography The Viennese PeriodFerdinand Münz was born in Krakow on June 23, 1888, the son of Michael and Bertha Münz.At the time of his birth Krakow was one of the most populous cities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.He had three siblings: Stefan, Ernest and Amelie.Little is known about Stefan.Amelie was sent to a concentration camp later in life, and she perished there (1).Ernest was a lawyer, and later emigrated to New York.Among the scanty biographical documents available there exists a picture of Joseph, Ferdinand's uncle
Author: Matteo Paolieri
Language: English
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410550886