Clayton Urey
American physical chemist
1893 — 1981
Quick Facts
Profession
American physical chemist
Born
April 29, 1893
Died
1981 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, writer, physicist
United StatesBorn in WalkertonDied in La Jolla
1893
Born in Walkerton (1893-04-29)
1934
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1934
AwardWillard Gibbs Award
1940
AwardDavy Medal
1943
AwardFranklin Medal
1946
AwardLiversidge Award
About
Harold Clayton Urey was an American physical chemist who conducted pioneering work on isotopes. He earned the 1934 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his discovery of heavy hydrogen." He played a significant role in the development of the atom bomb, as well as contributing to theories on the development of organic life from non-living matter.
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Who is Clayton Urey?+
Harold Clayton Urey was an American physical chemist who conducted pioneering work on isotopes. He earned the 1934 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his discovery of heavy hydrogen." He played a significant role in the development of the atom bomb, as well as contributing to theories on the development
What does the name Clayton mean?+
The name Clayton means "A placename: A large number of places in the United States: A town, the county seat of Barbour County, Alabama; named for Georgia jurist and congressman Augustin Smith Clayton. A city in Contra Costa County, California; named for founder Joel Henry Clayton.. Etymology: From Claytone, Cleyton, from t=clay + t=enclosure, settlement; town. Analyzable as ton.". It is of English origin.
When was Clayton Urey born?+
Clayton Urey was born on April 29, 1893.
When did Clayton Urey die?+
Clayton Urey died in 1981, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A placename: A large number of places in the United States: A town, the county seat of Barbour County, Alabama; named for Georgia jurist and congressman Augustin Smith Clayton. A city in Contra Costa County, California; named for founder Joel Henry Clayton.. Etymology: From Claytone, Cleyton, from t=clay + t=enclosure, settlement; town. Analyzable as ton.
The name Clayton is of English origin, meaning "A placename: A large number of places in the United States: A town, the county seat of Barbour County, Alabama; named for Georgia jurist and congressman Augustin Smith Clayton. A city in Contra Costa County, California; named for founder Joel Henry Clayton.. Etymology: From Claytone, Cleyton, from t=clay + t=enclosure, settlement; town. Analyzable as ton.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Clayton — April 29, 1893
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Taurus
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Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
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Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
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10 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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