People · researcher
Clair Patterson
1922–1995 · Geochemistry
- Lifespan
- 1922–1995
- Field
- Geochemistry
- Nationality
- American
Known For
Dated the Earth and the solar system to 4.55 billion years in 1956, from lead isotopes in the Canyon Diablo meteorite — then spent the rest of his career getting lead out of petrol.
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