Dalziel Hammick facts for kids

Dalziel Llewellyn Hammick (born March 8, 1887, died October 17, 1966) was an English scientist. He was a research chemist who made important discoveries. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a big honor for scientists.

He mostly worked on making new chemical compounds in a lab. With another scientist, Walter Illingworth, he created a rule. This rule helps predict how certain chemicals, like those related to benzene, will react. He also invented a special chemical process called the Hammick reaction. This reaction helps create a type of chemical called pyridines.

Hammick's Early Life and Education

Dalziel Hammick went to school at Whitgift School in London. He then studied at Magdalen College, Oxford and also at the University of Munich in Germany.

He earned his first degree in science in 1910. Later, in 1921, he got his Master's degree. While at Oxford, he was part of the university's military training group. In 1911, he became a second lieutenant. He served with the training corps at Gresham's School.

Hammick's Career as a Scientist

Hammick first worked as a school teacher for about ten years. He taught at Gresham's School and Winchester College.

In 1920, he became a fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. He stayed there until he passed away in 1966. For most of his time at Oriel, he also taught natural sciences. He taught at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

His early research was about substances that are not organic. He studied sulphur and its compounds. He suggested how liquid and plastic sulphur might be structured. In 1922, he showed that a polymer called polyoxymethylene is made from trioxymethylene. This polymer became useful in business much later, in the 1960s. He also translated science books from French into English.

Key Dates in Hammick's Career

Here is a quick look at Dalziel Hammick's career:

• 1906 – 1910: Studied at Magdalen College, Oxford.
• 1909 – 1910: Studied at the University of Munich.
• 1910 – 1918: Worked as an Assistant Master at Gresham's School.
• 1918 – 1920: Worked as an Assistant Master at Winchester College.
• 1920 – 1966: Was a Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford.
• 1921 – 1958: Taught natural sciences at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Hammick's Family Life

Dalziel Hammick was married and had a son and two daughters. In 1923, his family moved into a house near Oxford. This was also the year his younger daughter, Judith, was born. Later, he adopted his grandson Anthony, who was Judith's son.

Awards and Special Honours

In 1952, Dalziel Hammick was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This was a great honor for his scientific work.