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#69 Charles Goodyear: An Inventor's Obsession and the Struggle for a Rubber Monopoly

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The Accidental Discovery of Rubber Vulcanization

This chapter discusses the accidental discovery made by Charles Goodyear regarding rubber vulcanization. They explain how Goodyear found that by increasing the temperature, the rubber would bond and become stronger, rather than falling apart. The chapter highlights the significant impact of Goodyear's work on the modern rubber industry and various aspects of everyday life.

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