S. Donald Stookey
American physicist and inventor of CorningWare
Born
May 23rd, 1915
109 years ago
Died
November 4th, 2014
10 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1915, this physicist and chemist contributed significantly to materials science. The invention of CorningWare revolutionized cooking and kitchenware, combining unique properties of glass and ceramic. This product gained widespread usage in homes and food service. Additionally, work on photo-sensitive glass led to advancements in imaging technology. The influence of these inventions extended into both culinary and industrial applications.
Invented CorningWare
Developed photo-sensitive glass
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