Leo Hendrik Baekeland was a Belgian chemist. Educated in Belgium and Germany, he spent most of his career in the United States. He is best known for the inventions of Velox photographic paper in 1893, and Bakelite in 1907. He has been called "The Father of the Plastics Industry" for his invention of Bakelite, an inexpensive, non-flammable and versatile plastic, which marked the beginning of the modern plastics industry.
Leo Baekeland
chemist; inventor of Bakelite
Notable For
Belgian chemist; inventor of Bakelite
Leo Baekeland's Historical Timeline
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Leo Baekeland dies
Leo Baekeland, Belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, known for belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, died on 1944-02-23. Leo Hendrik Baekeland was a Belgian chemist.
Associated Historical Events
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
death
Leo Baekeland dies
Leo Baekeland, Belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, known for belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, died on 1944-02-23. Leo Hendrik Baekeland was a Belgian chemist.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Leo Baekeland born?
- Leo Baekeland was born on 1863-02-23 (Belgian).
- What is Leo Baekeland known for?
- Belgian chemist; inventor of Bakelite
- What historical events involved Leo Baekeland?
- Leo Baekeland was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry, Leo Baekeland dies.
- When did Leo Baekeland die?
- Leo Baekeland died on 1944-01-01.