Charles Goodyear
Charles Goodyear
Born: 1800Birthplace: New Haven, Conn.
Improvement in India-rubber fabrics—Goodyear discovered the vulcanizing process when some rubber mixed with sulfur accidentally dropped on a hot stove. Prior to this, rubber's applications were limited because of its adhesiveness and its inability to withstand temperature extremes. (1976)
Died: 1860| Leopold Godowsky, Jr. | The National Inventors Hall of Fame | Robert Gore |
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