Chemist who created the second-most common form of plastic: polyvinyl chloride – PVC, or more simply, vinyl. He won the Charles Goodyear Medal in 1944 and the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1964. Waldo Semon was born on September 10, 1898 in Demopolis, AL. Almost 100 years before him, an Englishman by the name of Alexander Parkes created the world’s first plastic, paving the way for Semon and others. He was attempting to coat metal with rubber, trying a synthetic version of rubber, when he decided to experiment with PVC, discovering it was elastic and quite durable. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Waldo Semon Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more details information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He was born in Demopolis, Alabama and moved with his family to Washington state at age of 7. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Waldo |
Last Name | Semon |
Profession | Chemist |
Died | May 26, 1999 ( age 100) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Birth Date | September 10, 1898 |
Birthday | September 10 |
Birth Place | Demopolis, AL |
Country | AL |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
His new material was inexpensive and very versatile, going into everything from shock-absorbers to electrical insulation.
Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | Under Review |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Chemist (profession). |
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