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'''Paul John Flory''' (June 19, 1910 – September 9, 1985) was an American chemist and Nobel laureate who was known for his extensive work in the field of [[polymer chemistry]]. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the behavior, structure, and properties of [[polymers]].<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Paul Flory was born in [[Sterling, Illinois]]. He attended [[Manchester University (Indiana)|Manchester College]] where he received his bachelor's degree in 1931. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from [[The Ohio State University]] in 1934.<br />
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== Career and Research ==<br />
Flory began his career at [[DuPont]] in 1934, where he worked on the polymerization of [[synthetic rubber]]. He later joined the [[University of Cincinnati]] as a faculty member, where he continued his research on polymers. In 1948, he moved to [[Cornell University]], and in 1961, he joined [[Stanford University]] as a professor of chemistry.<br />
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Flory's research focused on the [[statistical mechanics]] of polymer chains, leading to the development of the [[Flory-Huggins solution theory]], which describes the thermodynamics of polymer solutions. He also introduced the concept of [[excluded volume]] in polymer chains, which has become a fundamental principle in polymer science.<br />
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== Nobel Prize ==<br />
In 1974, Paul Flory was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] for his "fundamental achievements, both theoretical and experimental, in the physical chemistry of macromolecules."<br />
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== Legacy and Honors ==<br />
Flory's work laid the foundation for modern polymer science and has had a lasting impact on the field. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the [[Priestley Medal]] and the [[National Medal of Science]].<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Paul Flory was married to Emily Catherine Tabor, and they had three children. He passed away on September 9, 1985, in [[Big Sur, California]].<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Polymer]]<br />
* [[Polymer chemistry]]<br />
* [[Flory-Huggins solution theory]]<br />
* [[Excluded volume]]<br />
* [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]]<br />
* [[Statistical mechanics]]<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
[[Category:1910 births]]<br />
[[Category:1985 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:American chemists]]<br />
[[Category:Nobel laureates in Chemistry]]<br />
[[Category:Polymer scientists and engineers]]<br />
[[Category:Stanford University faculty]]<br />
[[Category:Cornell University faculty]]<br />
[[Category:University of Cincinnati faculty]]<br />
[[Category:DuPont people]]<br />
[[Category:Manchester University (Indiana) alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Ohio State University alumni]]<br />
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