Isaac Babbitt
American goldsmith (1799-1862) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 62
Isaac Babbitt was an American inventor. In 1839, he invented a bearing made of a low-friction tin-based metal alloy, Babbitt metal, that is used extensively in engine bearings today.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1862 · aged 62
