Who discovered Teflon?
Teflon was made accidentally by Dr. Roy Plunkett, a scientist and chemist at the age of 27. Born on June 25th in 1910 in Ohio, as a child he always enjoyed chemistry. Receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in chemistry, Dr. Plunkett attended Manchester College and completed his Master’s degree and PhD from Ohio State University in 1936.
Later that year Dr. Plunkett joined DuPont as a research chemist at the Jackson Laboratory. In April 1938 he discovered Teflon tetrafluoroethylene resin. After this discovery he began working with Chambers Works, the largest DuPont plant at that time.
He was later awarded a Doctor of Science degree by Manchester college, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Washington College, and the Centennial Award from Ohio State University.
Later that year Dr. Plunkett joined DuPont as a research chemist at the Jackson Laboratory. In April 1938 he discovered Teflon tetrafluoroethylene resin. After this discovery he began working with Chambers Works, the largest DuPont plant at that time.
He was later awarded a Doctor of Science degree by Manchester college, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Washington College, and the Centennial Award from Ohio State University.