About Hakaru Masumoto
Lived 1895 – 1987 (aged 91–92). Hakaru Masumoto was a Japanese engineer and metallurgist.
Hakaru Masumoto (1895–1987) was a pioneer in metal and alloy research. He discovered numerous superior and unique alloys, and contributed to improving the performance of precision machinery.
A student of Kotaro Honda, Masumoto developed a magnetic metal powder Sendust in 1936, and was the winner of the Imperial Prize of the Japan Academy in 1946.
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Who was Hakaru Masumoto?
Japanese metallurgist (1895–1987)
When was Hakaru Masumoto born?
Hakaru Masumoto was born in 1895 in Hiroshima.
When did Hakaru Masumoto die?
Hakaru Masumoto died in 1987.
What was Hakaru Masumoto's occupation?
Hakaru Masumoto was an engineer and metallurgist.
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Hakaru Masumoto was Japanese.
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