About Pol Duwez
Lived 1907 – 1984 (aged 77). Pol Duwez was an American physicist and materials scientist.
Pol Duwez (11 December 1907 – 31 December 1984) was a Belgian-born materials scientist. While working at Caltech in 1960, he first introduced metallic glasses made through rapid liquid cooling using a technique known as splat quenching.
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Who was Pol Duwez?
Belgian American materials scientist (1907–1984)
When was Pol Duwez born?
Pol Duwez was born on 11 December 1907 in Mons.
When did Pol Duwez die?
Pol Duwez died on 31 December 1984 in Pasadena.
What was Pol Duwez's occupation?
Pol Duwez was a physicist and materials scientist.
What nationality was Pol Duwez?
Pol Duwez was American.
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