Born in 1800, Charles Goodyear was a pioneer and innovator in the rubber industry. His tireless experimentation and perseverance led to the discovery of the vulcanization process that revolutionized the rubber industry.
His breakthrough in treating natural rubber with sulphur significantly improved its durability and resilience, making it suitable for various applications, including tires and countless rubber items. This paved the way for advances in transportation and industry.
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