Arnold Orville Beckman

Arnold Orville Beckman (April 10, 1900 – May 18, 2004) was an American chemist who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity. He also funded the first transistor company, thus giving rise to Silicon Valley.

Read more about Arnold Orville Beckman:  Early Life, Education, PH Meter, Transistor, Later Years, Additional Information

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