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Edward Goodrich Acheson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edward Goodrich Acheson, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1891–18962 events0 places

Chronological biography

1891

Discovery of Carborundum1891
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers silicon carbide which he calls carborundum

1896

Discovery of Graphite1896
Science / Technology

Invents a new method for producing graphite

Record provenance

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