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.

Edward G. Acheson
Born(1856-03-09)March 9, 1856
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
DiedJuly 6, 1931(1931-07-06) (aged 75)
New York City, USA
NationalityAmerican
Known forsilicon carbide
AwardsJohn Scott Medal (1894)
John Scott Medal (1901)
Perkin Medal (1910)
Edward Goodrich Acheson Award (1929)
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