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  1. The Linde Division of Union Carbide Corporation was spun off as Praxair, Inc. in 1992

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Contributions from Dr. Edith Flanigen, Ervin Holmes, Frank Notaro and Dr. Neil Stephenson in compiling Fred’s career history are much appreciated.

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Ackley, M.W. Frederick Wells Leavitt: a pioneer in adsorption technology. Adsorption 20, 1–3 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-013-9534-3

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