
Chemicals and Contraptions: Thomas Midgely Jr.
Profiles In Eccentricity
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The Invention of Tetraethyl Lead and its Consequences
This chapter delves into the invention of tetraethyl lead, its patenting by General Motors, and the harmful effects it had on workers and the general population. It explores the production process, the advertising campaigns for ethyl gas, and the deadly consequences of working in the factories.
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