James Franklin Hyde, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Franklin Hyde

American chemist

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1903

Place of Birth: Solvay, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1999

Profession: chemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Franklin Hyde (11 March 1903 – 11 October 1999) was an American chemist and inventor.
He has been called the “Father of Silicones” and is credited with the launch of the silicone industry in the 1930s.
His most notable contributions include his creation of silicone from silicon compounds and his method of making fused silica, a high-quality glass later used in aeronautics, advanced telecommunications, and computer chips.
His work led to the formation of Dow Corning, an alliance between the Dow Chemical Company and Corning Glass Works that was specifically created to produce silicone products.