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We Called it MAGnificent: Dow Chemical and Magnesium, 19161998,Used
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During World War I, in 1916, Herbert Dow, founder of The Dow Chemical Company, received news of star shells, weapons that glowed eerily as they descended over the trenches of the enemy, making them easier to attack. The critical component in these flares was magnesium, a metal that was suddenly in great demand. Dow, along with a halfdozen other U.S. firms, swiftly began manufacturing magnesium, but by 1927 Dow was the only U.S. company still in the business. Dows key innovation was a method of extracting the metal from seawater, an engineering accomplishment finally achieved at Freeport, Texas, only eleven months prior to the Pearl Harbor attack. Dow was the principal supplier of magnesium for U.S. and British planes during World War II, a distinction that ironically yielded an indictment from the U.S. government on monopoly charges. The company eventually became the worlds largest manufacturer of magnesium until 1990, when the Chinese entered the market and offered the metal at rockbottom prices. Dow quietly ended its production of magnesium in 1998. Brandts history is an engaging look at Dows eightythreeyear romance with this remarkable metal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'We Called it MAG-nificent'? A: The book focuses on the history of The Dow Chemical Company and its involvement with magnesium from 1916 to 1998, detailing its innovations and challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'We Called it MAG-nificent' is E. N. Brandt.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'We Called it MAG-nificent'? A: The book contains 150 pages.
- Q: When was 'We Called it MAG-nificent' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Company Profiles.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover related to magnesium? A: The book covers events from World War I through World War II and into the late 20th century, highlighting Dow's role in magnesium production.
- Q: What makes Dow's innovation in magnesium extraction significant? A: Dow's innovation in extracting magnesium from seawater was a key engineering accomplishment that allowed the company to become the principal supplier during World War II.