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Plexiglas was discovered by Walter Bauer and Otto Rohm of the Rohm and Haas company in Germany in 1933. some people, mostly Canadians, claim that William Chalmers discovered Plexiglas at McGill University, while a graduate student. He actually worked with an inferior plastic called poly(ethyl methacrylate) at a later date. Detailed references to the history of Plexiglas are available at the following link:
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∙ 12y agoDr. Walter Bauer and Dr. Otto Rohm discovered Plexiglas in Germany. There are some claims that Dr. William Chalmers, a Canadian, was the inventor in 1931, but Chalmers did not study the material we know as Plexiglas and the discoveries of the German workers were well in advance of Chalmer's studies. Please link to https://sites.google.com/site/hjhatua for more information.
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∙ 12y agoIn 1928 poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was invented.
It is a transparent thermoplastic synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate. The material was developed in various laboratories, and was first brought to market in 1933 by Rohm and Haas Company, under the trademark Plexiglas.
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Why is plexiglass stronger than glass?
Plexiglass is a hardened form of plastic that is used as a cheaper source for glass. Plexiglass is stronger because it tends to bend on impact instead of shatter like glass.
Which type of bypass capacitor works best at high frequencies A electrolytic B mica C ceramic D plexiglass?
Plexiglass
Who developed bullet proof plexiglass?
Bob J. Johnson, in 1973.
Where could someone purchase plastic plexiglass?
There are many sources of plastic plexiglass to be found. It can be purchased through Amazon or through a specialized seller such as eplastics. You might also be able to find it at your local hardware store.
What glue would you use to stick acrylic to acrylic?
- Plexiglass cements such as Weld On #3, #4 or #16. These are available at plastics stores where they sell sheet plexiglass.
Who invented Bullet proof plexiglass?
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Who invented bulletproof plexiglass?
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Who is the inventor of plexiglass?
Although some people claim that a Canadian named Dr. William Chalmers invented the plexiglass in 1931, there is evidence that he was not in fact the originator of the idea. There were two German inventors who started working on plexiglass long before 1931. Their names were Dr. Walter Bauer and Dr.Otto Rohm.
How do you get dries egg off plexiglass?
how do you get egg off of plexiglass
I accidentally got leather cleaner on the plexiglass of my car instrument panel. Now it is covered with spots and a haze that I can't remove. How can I get rid of the spots and haze?
you get plexiglass cleaner you get plexiglass cleaner you get plexiglass cleaner
Are there any types of plexiglass that resist scratches?
Most plexiglass does scratch, acrylic plexiglass can resist scratches better then most types but will still get them.
Is plexiglass lighter than glass?
Yes. Plexiglass is a plastic, whereas glass is comprised mainly of silicas. Glass is about twice as dense as plexiglass, so a sheet of plexiglass is lighter than a sheet of glass the same size.
Can you use plexiglass in tanning beds?
My acrylic cracked on my tanning bed can I replace it with plexiglass?
Is plexiglass bulletproof?
Absolutely. You should be perfectly safe if you walk into a war zone wearing nothing but plexiglass.
Why is plexiglass stronger than glass?
Plexiglass is a hardened form of plastic that is used as a cheaper source for glass. Plexiglass is stronger because it tends to bend on impact instead of shatter like glass.
How cut plexiglass?
To cut plexiglass you should use a handsaw and make sure it is a handsaw that can cut in straight lines. You should also measure out how you much you need and what shape you need.
