Waldo Semon Net Worth

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Waldo Semon was a Chemist born in 1898 who is best known for creating the second-most common form of plastic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl). He was awarded the Charles Goodyear Medal in 1944 and the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1964 for his contributions to the field of chemistry. His net worth and salary are unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 10, 1898
Birth Place	AL
Age	121 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

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.

Before Fame

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.

Trivia

His new material was inexpensive and very versatile, going into everything from shock-absorbers to electrical insulation.

Family Life

He was born in Demopolis, Alabama and moved with his family to Washington state at age of 7.

Associated With

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.

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