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Frederic Stanley Kipping FRS is regarded as one of the founding fathers of silicon chemistry. In 57 research papers published between 1899 and 1944 he reported the first use of Grignard reagents to make alkylsilanes and arylsilanes and the prepartion of silicone oligomers and polymers. He coined the term ‘silicone’ in relation to these materials in 1904. His research formed the foundation for James Franklyn Hyde’s development of the first silicon based insulation materials at Corning Glass Works and then Dow Corning Corp., as well as inspiring Eugene G. Rochow’s work at General Electric Company in the development of the ‘direct method’ of silicone synthesis using silicon hydrides. Kipping was the first Sir Jesse Boot Professor of Chemistry at Nottingham University College and was married to Lily Holland whose sisters, Mina and Kathleen were married to two other prominent early 20th century British Chemists, William H. Perkin Jr. FRS and Arthur Lapworth FRS. This paper provides an insight into Professor Kipping’s life, personality and career.
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Thomas, N.R. Frederic Stanley Kipping—Pioneer in Silicon Chemistry: His Life & Legacy. Silicon 2, 187–193 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-010-9051-x
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