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Robert Hadfield
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Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Born on 28th of October 1858
Died on 30th of September 1940

Born 1858. Died 1940 - Metullurgist and steel manufacturer.

Trained as a chemist before joining his father’s steelmaking firm, Hadfields. Discovered manganese in 1882, used for tramway and railway trackwork. Researched into silicon steel and armour-piercing projectile steels. His hardwork and talents made Hadfields into one of the world’s leading steel firms. Published a number of books on metallurgy and the development of special steels.

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