John Hollway
John Hollway | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1841 |
| Died | 6 October 1907 (aged 65) London |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Research and trials preceding Manhès-David process |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Metallurgist and chemist |
| Institutions | Sheffield |
John M. Hollway[a] (1841 – 1907)[1] was an English metallurgist and chemist who, in the 1870s, unsuccessfully tried out smelting and refining of copper using a converter based on the Bessemer process.
Although his attempts failed, conceding to the French engineers Pierre Manhès and Paul David, the honor of the invention of the Manhès-David process in 1880, the abundant communication he made on his failures constitute a significant contribution to the development and perfecting their process.
Notes
- ^ Often written "Holway"
- ^ Sherwood, George (6 October 2023) [1907–1910]. The Pedigree Register. Vol. 1. George Sherwood. p. 176.