Leonid Andrussow | |
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![]() Leonid Andrussow in 1933 | |
Born | |
Died | 15 December 1988 | (aged 92)
Known for | Andrussow oxidation |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry |
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Leonid Andrussow (28 November 1896 – 15 December 1988) was a German chemical engineer. He developed the process for the production of hydrogen cyanide based on the oxidation of ammonia and methane, which is named after him Andrussow oxidation.