Samuel Colville Lind was an important figure in early-to-mid-20th century chemistry in the United States, serving as an ACS president, Priestley medalist, editor of the Journal of Physical Chemistry, president of the American Electrochemical Society, and member of the National Academy of Sciences. This presentation will review Lind's life, work, and legacy, focusing on his pioneering contributions to the then new field of radiation chemistry, particularly Lind's books on the subject.

Samuel C. Lind: Father of US radiation chemistry

246th National Meeting (2013)

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