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Michael Perrin

(1905–1988) Chemist

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Michael Perrin was a chemist, best known for Quest for Rividia.

Quick Facts About Michael Perrin

Born
September 13, 1905
Died
August 18, 1988
Profession
Chemist
Notable works
Quest for Rividia
Known for
polyethylene, Tube Alloys

About Michael Perrin

Sir Michael Willcox Perrin, CBE, FRSC was a Canadian-born British scientist who created the first practical polythene, directed the first British atomic bomb programme, and participated in the Allied intelligence of the Nazi atomic bomb.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Officer of the Order of the British Empire Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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