The scientist we are looking for this time co-discovered two elements, both alkali metals, together with another researcher who gave their name to a well-known, commonly used piece of laboratory equipment. The two scientists invented an optical instrument that helped them to identify certain elements when they were heated, leading to this breakthrough.

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• The Guess the Chemist answer was published on March 12, 2024.
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