The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1963
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Karl Ziegler
Prize share: 1/2
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Giulio Natta
Prize share: 1/2
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1963 was awarded jointly to Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta "for their discoveries in the field of the chemistry and technology of high polymers."
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Nobel Prizes 2018
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Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.
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