Question

what is
polythene and who discovered
it.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The waxy solid had been formed during high-pressure experiments conducted in 1933 by ICI scientists Reginald Gibson and Eric Fawcett. They had heated a mixture of ethylene and benzaldehyde to 170°C (338°F), using apparatus that could submit materials to a pressure of 1,900 atmospheres (1,925 bars).

Answer 2

Explanation:

Polythenes came about as the result of an accident. Twice, to be precise. The first one of those happened just before 1900 when German scientist Hans von Pechmann discovered a residue in his test tube, before discarding it as he believed the waxy resin couldn’t have practical applications.