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sep 1, 1939 - Teflon used in Manhattan Project

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Teflon was identified and acquired for the specific use as a coating. It was vital in the production of the atomic bomb as the coating was able to withstand uranium hexafluoride used in the isotropic separation methods.

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sep 1, 1939
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~ 86 years ago

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