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  1. Cyanoacrylate
    CyanoacrylateFamily of strong adhesives
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  1. Super Glue, also known as cyanoacrylate, was invented by accident in 1942 by Dr. Harry Coover12345. Initially, Coover was trying to develop clearer plastics for use as gunsights during World War II when he stumbled upon the class of chemicals used in superglue3. Today, Super Glue is widely used for various purposes, from simple woodworking and appliance repair to industrial binding and medical applications1.
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    The incredibly stable adhesive known as Super Glue ™ was invented by accident in 1942 by Dr. Harry Coover. Today the substance is somewhat of a household necessity, with uses ranging from simple woodworking and appliance repair to industrial binding and medical applications.

    Harry Coover - Lemelson

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    Super glue, a substance known for its incredible adhesive strength, was discovered quite by accident. This remarkable material can bond to a variety of surfaces with exceptional grip, and it owes its existence to a moment of serendipity that occurred in a laboratory in the early 1940s.

    Harry Coover's Accidental Invention: The …

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    Superglue was initially discovered by accident. Dr Harry Coover, a researcher at Kodak laboratories, was trying to develop clearer plastics for use as gunsights during the Second World War when he stumbled across cyanoacrylates, the class of chemicals used in superglue.

    Sticky Science – The Chemistry of Super…

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    The history of Super Glue’s creation is as wild as that of the stories that ER doctors could tell each other over drinks, and it starts in 1942, with an attempt to improve the accuracy of weapons. Super Glue was twice invented by Harry Coover.

    The story of Super Glue began with gunsi…

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    Formally known as cyanoacrylate, Super Glue was serendipitously discovered by Dr. Harry Wesley Coover during World War II. In 1942, he was in search of materials for making clear plastic gun sights to be used by Allied soldiers in the war against Axis.

    A Sticky Situation: Super Glue in Warfare …

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    The Surprising Military History of Superglue - Popular …

    Feb 6, 2017 · "I think he got a kick out of being Mr. Super Glue," his daughter, Dr. Melinda Coover Paul, told the New York Times for his obituary. "Who doesn't …

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      Cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia

      Cyanoacrylate adhesives are sometimes known generically as instant glue, power glue, or super glue. The abbreviation "CA" is commonly used for industrial grade cyanoacrylate. Development. Harry Wesley Coover Jr. shortly before being …