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Roy J. Plunkett

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American chemist (1910-1994)

United StatesScientistsLived 1910 to 1994 · aged 83
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Roy Joseph Plunkett was an American chemist. He discovered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), better known as Teflon, in 1938.

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Teflon thermal cover showing impact craters, from NASA Ultra Heavy Cosmic Ray Experiment (UHCRE)Teflon thermal cover showing impact craters, from NASA Ultra Heavy Cosmic Ray Experiment (UHCRE)

Awards 4

1990Holley Medal
1985National Inventors Hall of Fame
1969Chemical Pioneer Award
1951John Scott Award

Connected to Roy 6

Wilson GreatbatchAlso won Holley MedalCarl DjerassiAlso won Chemical Pioneer AwardWillem Johan KolffAlso won John Scott AwardEdith M. FlanigenAlso won Chemical Pioneer AwardMichael E. MannAlso won John Scott AwardChester CarlsonAlso won Holley Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1994 · aged 83
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25 languages

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