Chemist no. 144 of 350 · Materials/Polymer

Paul Flory

1910-1985United StatesNobel Chemistry 1974

Physical chemistry of macromolecules

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The discovery, explained

Paul Flory: Turning Plastics into a Science

Paul Flory's polymer theory: equal reactivity, Carothers equation, Flory-Huggins, theta temperature and random coils. Simple notes with exam points.

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Biography

Paul Flory: The Man Who Gave Polymers Their Theory

Life of Paul J. Flory (1910-1985): Illinois childhood, DuPont with Carothers, academic career, 1974 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and human rights work.

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