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Spencer Silver
American chemist (1941-2021) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80
Spencer Ferguson Silver III was an American chemist and inventor who specialized in adhesives. 3M credits him with having devised the adhesive that Arthur Fry used to create Post-it Notes.
Spencer Silver is read about 37 times a day, in 14 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 June 2026
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2021 · aged 80
The same award as Spencer
Chad MirkinBoth received ACS Award for Creative Invention
Tracy HallBoth received ACS Award for Creative Invention
Richard Bruce SilvermanBoth received ACS Award for Creative Invention
Carl DjerassiBoth received ACS Award for Creative Invention
Gordon Kidd TealBoth received ACS Award for Creative Invention