Henry Clifton Sorby

Geologist, Author

1826 – 1908

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Who was Henry Clifton Sorby?

Henry Clifton Sorby, was an English microscopist and geologist. His major contribution was the development of techniques for studying iron and steel with microscopes. This paved the way for the mass-production of steel.

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Born
May 10, 1826
Sheffield
Also known as
  • Сорби, Генри Клифтон
Profession
Lived in
  • Sheffield
Died
Mar 9, 1908
Sheffield

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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