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Carl Munters

Swedish inventor (1897-1989) · Sweden · On the map · Scientists

Carl Georg Munters was a Swedish inventor, most known for inventing together with Baltzar von Platen the gas absorption refrigerator now sold by Electrolux. He also invented and patented a method of making foamed plastic, which was later rediscovered by Dow Chemical Company and used to make Styrofoam.

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Awards

John Price Wetherill Medal1932
Polhem Prize

About this person

Country
Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1983 · aged 86

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