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Edward Goodrich Acheson

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American chemist (1856-1931)

United StatesScientistsLived 1856 to 1931 · aged 75
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Edward Goodrich Acheson was an American chemist. Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was the inventor of the Acheson process, which is still used to make silicon carbide (carborundum). Acheson founded the Carborundum Company in 1891 and became a manufacturer of carborundum and synthetic graphite.

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Edward G. Acheson House in Monongahela, PennsylvaniaEdward G. Acheson House in Monongahela, PennsylvaniaHistorical marker for the birthplace of Edward Acheson in Washington, PennsylvaniaHistorical marker for the birthplace of Edward Acheson in Washington, Pennsylvania

Awards 6

1997National Inventors Hall of Fame
1929Edward Goodrich Acheson Award
1910Perkin Medal
1907Rumford Prize
1901John Scott Award
1894John Scott Award

Connected to Edward 6

George H. HeilmeierAlso won John Scott AwardHerman F. MarkAlso won Perkin MedalJohn Stanley PlaskettAlso won Rumford PrizeLeonard HayflickAlso won John Scott AwardWilliam Justin KrollAlso won Perkin MedalHerbert E. IvesAlso won Rumford Prize

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1931 · aged 75
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20 languages

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