# Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Eisenforschung

> research institute

**Wikidata**: [Q107150836](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107150836)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kaiser-wilhelm-institut-fur-eisenforschung

## Summary
The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Eisenforschung was a German research institute dedicated to iron research, founded in 1917 by Fritz Wüst and dissolved in 1948. It operated under the Kaiser Wilhelm Society with headquarters in Düsseldorf.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1917 by metallurgist Fritz Wüst  
- Dissolved in 1948 after 31 years of operation  
- Headquarters located in Düsseldorf, Germany  
- Parent organization was the Kaiser Wilhelm Society  
- Classified as a research institute focused on iron metallurgy  
- GND identifier: 2015146-9  
- Industry classification: research and development  
- PM20 folder ID: co/043169  
- Yale Lux ID: group/c3cb7a9d-1eb0-49d0-9bb3-1e8a120df2ea  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Eisenforschung's primary research focus?  
A: The institute specialized in iron and steel research, contributing to advancements in metallurgy and materials science through systematic investigation of iron-based alloys and processes.  

### Q: When did the institute operate and why did it end?  
A: It operated from its founding in 1917 until its dissolution in 1948, coinciding with the post-WWII reorganization of German scientific institutions.  

### Q: Who established the institute and what organization did it belong to?  
A: It was founded by Fritz Wüst and was part of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, a network of Germany's premier independent research institutes.  

### Q: Where was the institute physically located?  
A: Its headquarters were in Düsseldorf, Germany, positioning it within a major industrial and scientific hub.  

## Why It Matters  
The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Eisenforschung played a pivotal role in advancing metallurgical science during critical industrial periods in early 20th-century Germany. Its specialized focus on iron research addressed fundamental materials engineering challenges that influenced industrial manufacturing, infrastructure development, and military technology. As part of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, it exemplified Germany's commitment to non-university research excellence, though its dissolution in 1948 marked a transition in Germany's scientific landscape post-WWII. Its legacy persists through its contributions to iron and steel processing knowledge that underpins modern materials science.

## Notable For  
- Pioneering dedicated iron research in Germany when founded in 1917  
- Enduring through two World Wars and regime changes until 1948  
- Operating under the prestigious Kaiser Wilhelm Society framework  
- Maintaining consistent focus on metallurgy without diversification  
- Surviving as a specialized entity longer than many contemporary institutes  

## Body  
### Overview  
The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Eisenforschung was a research institution exclusively dedicated to iron and steel research. It was established as part of Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm Society network, which emphasized fundamental scientific research separate from university systems.  

### Operations and Timeline  
- **Founded**: 1917  
- **Dissolved**: 1948 (31-year operational history)  
- **Founder**: Fritz Wüst, a prominent metallurgist  
- **Legal Classification**: Research institute (instance_of)  
- **Industry Sector**: Research and development  

### Administrative Structure  
- **Parent Organization**: Kaiser Wilhelm Society  
- **Location**: Düsseldorf, Germany  
- **Scope**: Specialized metallurgy research (iron-focused)  

### Identifiers  
- **GND ID**: 2015146-9  
- **PM20 Folder ID**: co/043169  
- **Yale Lux ID**: group/c3cb7a9d-1eb0-49d0-9bb3-1e8a120df2ea  

### Historical Context  
Operated during tumultuous periods including WWI, the Weimar Republic, Nazi era, and post-WWII occupation. Its dissolution in 1948 aligned with the Allied reorganization of German scientific institutions after the war.

## References

1. 20th Century Press Archives