Adolf Martin Pleischl, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Adolf Martin Pleischl

Austrian chemist

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1787

Place of Birth: Horní Planá, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 31-Jul-1867

Profession: chemist, university teacher

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Adolf Martin Pleischl

  • Adolf Martin Pleischl (born 10 October 1787, in Hossenreith, Bohemia; died 31 July 1867, in Dorf an der Enns) was a chemist and medical doctor.In 1815 he obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Prague, where he later served as a professor of general and pharmaceutical chemistry (1821–38).
  • At Prague he is credited with improvement and redevelopment of the chemical-pharmaceutical institute.
  • In 1838 he relocated to the University of Vienna, where he also redeveloped and modernized its chemical and pharmaceutical facilities.
  • As an instructor, two of his better-known students were Johann Florian Heller (1813-1871) and Johann August Natterer (1821-1900). While at Prague he performed the first scientific analysis of its water (the Moldau River, city fountains, drinking water).
  • He also analyzed the thermal springs of Bohemian spa sites, and was an enthusiastic recruiter for spa treatment at Karlsbad, Marienbad, Franzensbad and Teplitz.
  • His endorsement of Karlsbad water helped lead to a lucrative source of income through the export of bottled water and soda products. Pleischl is credited with the creation of a safe non-metallic enamel for coating metal dishes.
  • Also, he attempted to liquefy carbon dioxide by means of pressure and low temperature, a process that was later successfully achieved by his pupil, Johann August Natterer.In his later years, he was awarded with the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph.
  • In 1949 the "Pleischlgasse" in Simmering (11th District- Vienna) was named in his honour.
  • His daughter Mary, was married to physician Johann von Oppolzer (1808-1871).

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