Isaac Babbitt
| Isaac Babbitt | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 26, 1799 Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Died |
May 26, 1862 Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Known for | Babbitt metal |
Isaac Babbitt (b. July 26, 1799, Taunton, Massachusetts - d. May 26, 1862, Somerville, Massachusetts) was goldsmith, in 1839 he invented of a low-friction tin-based metal alloy, Babbitt metal, that is used extensively in engine bearings today.[1]
See also
- Tabitha Babbitt, Shaker inventor of the circular saw.
References
- ↑ Hellemans, Alexander; Bunch, Bryan (1988). The Timetables of Science. Simon & Schuster. p. 305. ISBN 0671621300.