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2. Taming the Microworld.

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CERVEAUX, AUGUSTIN

Subjects
*INDUSTRIAL research, *COLLOIDS, *PHYSICS research, *TECHNICAL chemistry research, *PAINT research, *CELLULOSE, *POLYMER research, *INTERWAR Period (1918-1939), *HISTORY, *CORPORATE history, *CHEMICAL industry
Abstract

The article discusses fundamental industrial research undertaken by the American chemical company DuPont between World War I and World War II. It comments on DuPont's program of fundamental research that was launched in 1928, particularly examining the colloid chemistry and physics groups. The author considers the relationships between the physical sciences, chemical technology, and the chemical industry. He also notes that these groups conducted research on mineral paints, cellulose derivatives, and synthetic polymers.

Published
2013
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3. QUEST FOR PERMANENCE.

Author

Cerveaux, Augustin and Hepler-Smith, Evan

Subjects
*INDUSTRIAL chemists, *OBELISKS, *PAINT, *STEEL
Abstract

The article discusses industrial chemist Maximilian Toch's studies on material permanence and his view of himself as a protector of modern civilization. It describes his observation of the deterioration of the Cleopatra's Needle obelisk in New York City due to air pollution and humid climate. Toch's research on the chemistry of industrial paints, art restoration and authentication are addressed. His focus on the interaction between paint materials and architectural steel and concrete is cited.

Published
2013

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