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Edward Goodrich Acheson

American chemist

Died when: 75 years 119 days (903 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Edward Goodrich Acheson

Edward Goodrich Acheson (March 9, 1856 – July 6, 1931) was an American chemist.Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was the inventor of the Acheson process, which is still used to make Silicon carbide (carborundum) and later a manufacturer of carborundum and graphite.


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