| Paul Schlack | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1897-12-22)22 December 1897 Stuttgart, Germany |
| Died | 19 August 1987(1987-08-19) (aged 89) Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany |
| Alma mater | Technical University of Stuttgart |
| Known for | Perlon (Nylon 6) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Technical University of Stuttgart |
Paul Schlack (22 December 1897 – 19 August 1987) was a German chemist. He completed his studies at the Technical University of Stuttgart in 1921 and worked as a research chemist in Copenhagen for a year, before returning to Stuttgart. He received his PhD in 1924. Around this time he developed a keen interest in amide chemistry. He synthesized Nylon 6, widely known by its tradename Perlon, on 29 January 1938 whilst working for IG Farben.
External links
- Alexander Stirn (2008-01-29). "Fallschirm und Damenstrumpf". Süddeutsche Zeitung. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01.
- "100. Geburtstag von Paul Schlack: "Perlon" wird 60". CHemisches Institut Dr. Flad, CHF. 1997-12-22.
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