János Irinyi
Inventor of the noiseless match (1817-1895) · Hungary · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
János Irinyi was a Hungarian chemist and inventor of the noiseless and non-explosive match. He achieved this by mixing the yellow phosphorus with lead dioxide instead of the potassium chlorate used previously.
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Country
Hungary
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1817 to 1895 · aged 78
