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David H. Allen

David H. Allen was a 19th-century chemist known for developing an early and influential method to determine the atomic weights of elements through chemical analysis. His work helped standardize measurements crucial for understanding chemical reactions and compounds. Allen’s techniques contributed significantly to the advancement of analytical chemistry and improved the accuracy of chemical research during his time. Although his methods have been refined with modern technology, his foundational contributions remain part of the history of chemical science.