Arthur E. Martell

Arthur E. Martell was an American chemist born on October 18, 1916, in Natick, Massachusetts, who earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1938. He became a prominent figure in coordination chemistry, co-authoring the influential book 'Chemistry of the Metal Chelate Compounds.' Martell was honored with a symposium by Texas A&M University's chemistry department for its 50th anniversary, recognizing his contributions to the field.