Harley A. Wilhelm, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harley A. Wilhelm

American metallurgist

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1900

Place of Birth: Ellston, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 07-Oct-1995

Profession: chemist, metallurgist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Harley A.
Wilhelm (August 5, 1900 – October 7, 1995) was an American chemist who helped to establish the United States Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University.
His uranium extraction process helped make it possible for the Manhattan Project to build the first atomic bombs.