Roy Joseph Plunkett | |
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| Born | June 26, 1910 New Carlisle, Ohio, United States |
| Died | May 12, 1994 (aged 83) Corpus Christi, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Manchester University (Indiana) Ohio State University |
| Known for | Teflon |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Organic chemistry |
| Institutions | DuPont |
Roy Joseph Plunkett (June 26, 1910 – May 12, 1994) was an American chemist. He discovered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), better known as Teflon, in 1938.