Episode 160: Teflon
Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute
November 12, 201215m 15s
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Show Notes
Treasure or toxin? Today we follow Teflon's rise from happy accident to indispensable tool at work, home, and even war.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:42 Introduction
01:24 The Origins of Teflon
08:46 Interview: Post-War Teflon
14:36 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Bob Kenworthy, Hilary Domush, Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, and Amy Kraft for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.