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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Roy J. Plunkett

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about Roy Plunkett's invention, teflon, one of the best-known and most widely used polymers that was created by accident.
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Handout
Other

Chemical Heritage Foundation: Roy J. Plunkett

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells about the life and scientific contributions of Roy J. Plunkett, the inventor of Teflon.
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Handout
National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Roy J. Plunkett

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides biographical information about Roy J. Plunkett and his discovery of Teflon.
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Website
Other

Dupont: History of Teflon

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells the history of the development of teflon, and incldues information on Dr. Roy Plunkett, the inventor of teflon.