Olin Palladium Award
| ECS Olin Palladium Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | to recognize outstanding contributions to the fundamental understanding of all types of electrochemical and corrosion phenomena and processes. |
| Presented by | Electrochemical Society |
| First awarded | 1951 |
| Official website | ECS Olin Palladium Award |
The Olin Palladium Award (formerly the Palladium Medal Award) was established by The Electrochemical Society (ECS) in 1951 and is presented every 2 years to recognize outstanding contributions to the fundamental understanding of all types of electrochemical and corrosion phenomena and processes.
The award consists of a uniquely designed palladium medal bearing the medalist’s name. The design of the medal depicts Pallas Athene employing a shield, on which the seal of the Society is inscribed, to protect the metals represented by ancient symbols from the elements, earth, air, fire, and water. Recipients are also presented with a wall plaque, cash prize, Electrochemical Society Life membership, and a free meeting registration.[1] [2]
History
The Palladium Medal Award was initially funded by the royalties derived from the sales of the Corrosion Handbook and a gift of palladium metal from the International Nickel Company. The original purpose of the medal was to encourage research and achievement in the study of the corrosion of metals and its control, or in theoretical electrochemistry upon which the understanding of corrosion is based.
In 1971 the scope was modified, and in 1977 the name was changed to The Olin Palladium Award after a generous endowment from the Olin Company.[3]
Notable recipients
As listed by ECS:[4]
- 1951 Carl Wagner
- 1959 Alexander Frumkin
- 1961 Herbert H. Uhlig
- 1965 Norman Hackerman
- 1971 Leo Brewer
- 1973 Veniamin Levich
- 1977 Heinz Gerischer
- 1981 Izaak Kolthoff
- 1983 Morris Cohen
- 1985 Martin Fleischmann
- 1987 Allen J. Bard
- 1993 Jean-Michel Savéant
- 1999 John B. Goodenough
- 2013 Ralph E. White
- 2015 Digby MacDonald
References
- ↑ Trumbore, Forrest; Turner, Dennis. The Electrochemical Society 1902-2002: A Centennial History. Pennington, New Jersey: The Electrochemical Society. ISBN 1-56677-326-1.
- ↑ Society Awards, electrochem.org website. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ Trumbore, Forrest; Turner, Dennis. The Electrochemical Society 1902-2002: A Centennial History. Pennington, New Jersey: The Electrochemical Society. ISBN 1-56677-326-1.
- ↑ Olin Palladium Award Recipients (list), electrochem.org website. Retrieved July 28, 2015.