Cliff Addison facts for kids

Cyril Clifford Addison was an important British scientist. He was an inorganic chemist. This means he studied chemicals that don't usually come from living things. He lived from 1913 to 1994. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a big honour for scientists.

Cliff Addison's Career

Working for the Government

During World War II (1939-1945), Cliff Addison worked for the government. He was part of the Chemical Inspection Department. This department made sure chemicals used for the country were safe and correct.

Teaching at University

After the war, he joined the University of Nottingham. He taught chemistry there for many years, from 1946 to 1978. He started as a lecturer, then became a reader, and finally a full professor. A professor is a top teacher and researcher at a university. Even after he retired, he continued to work as a special professor until he passed away.

Awards and Special Honours

Royal Society Fellow

In 1970, Cliff Addison became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very special award for top scientists in the UK. It means he was recognized for his important contributions to science.

Leading Chemists

He was also chosen to be the President of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He held this important role from 1976 to 1977. This society is a leading group for chemists in the United Kingdom.

About His Family

Cliff Addison married Marjorie Thompson in 1939. They had two children together, one son and one daughter.

His Published Works

Cliff Addison wrote and edited several important books and papers. These works shared his research and knowledge with other scientists.

• Inorganic chemistry of the main-group elements: This book was edited by Cyril Clifford Addison in 1978. It is about the chemistry of common elements.
• HDA Corrosion Chemistry: He co-wrote this book in 1977 with Norman Logan. It discusses how certain chemicals can cause things to rust or break down.