Homer Burton Adkins
Homer Burton Adkins was born on January 16, 1892. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Homer Burton Adkins
Homer Burton Adkins (16 January 1892 – 10 August 1949) was an American chemist who studied the hydrogenation of organic compounds. Adkins was regarded as top in his field and a world authority on the hydrogenation of organic compounds. Adkins is known for his wartime work, where he experimented with chemical agents and poisonous gasses. Renowned for his work, Adkins eventually suffered a series of heart attacks and died in 1949.