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Paul Schlack

German chemist (1897-1987) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Paul Schlack was a German chemist. He completed his studies at the Technical University of Stuttgart in 1921 and worked as a research chemist in Copenhagen for a year, before returning to Stuttgart. He received his PhD in 1924. Around this time he developed a keen interest in amide chemistry.

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Awards

Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg1987
Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal1958
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille

About this person

He synthesized Nylon 6, widely known by its tradename Perlon, on 29 January 1938 whilst working for IG Farben.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1987 · aged 89