Cronquist, Albert

Cronquist, Albert Werner (1846-1910). Swedish scientist who specialized in the science of expls. Hig obituary contributions are recorded by Klason (Ref 2) Cronquist (Ref 1) developed a "Pendulum for Determination of Inflammability of Propellants Ejq>losives (Grad der Entziindungsleichtigkeit in Ger) (Ref 1)... 

In late 1883 the engineer, former pupil of KTH and active member of TF Albert Cronquist summoned a meeting to discuss the formation of an organization for chemists in Sweden. The outcome of the meeting was successful and a new organization was established. According to the statutes members should be members of TF in Stockholm or entitled thereto . ... 

The author of the report, who promoted organisation and collaboration, was Albert Werner Cronquist (1846-1910), who deserves a few words of introduction. He was a new type of chemist, working with industry, by taking on the role of a consultant chemist, making a living from his chemical education, not at a university nor in industry, but as a private entrepreneur. The sheer bulk of his activities is... 

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