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C.J.T. de Grotthuss
(1785-1822) was the originator of
the first law of
photochemistry in
1817, but is likely best known
for his formulation (1) of the
first theory of
electrolysis in
1806. This publication of de
Grotthuss' theory of
electrolysis is often credited
for the first description of the
so-called
Grotthuss mechanism.
References
- de Grotthuss, C.J.T. (1806)
Sur la décomposition de l'eau et
des corps qu'elle tient en
dissolution à l'aide de
l'électricité galvanique.
Ann. Chim. (Paris) 58
54-73.
