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| name = Winnington Laboratory |
| name = Winnington Laboratory |
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| native_name = ICI Winnington |
| native_name = ICI Winnington |
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| former_names = ICI Research Laboratory |
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| alternate_names = Alkali Division Research Laboratories<ref>[https://books.google. |
| alternate_names = Alkali Division Research Laboratories<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=NizSP8I6prwC&pg=PA4 ''New Scientist'' February 1958]</ref> |
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| image = Former ICI chloralkali works at Winnington - geograph.org.uk - 136367.jpg |
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| caption = Former ICI works in November 2005 |
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The '''Winnington Laboratory''' was a former chemical laboratory in [[Cheshire]]. |
The '''Winnington Laboratory''' was a former chemical laboratory at [[Winnington]], near [[Northwich]], in [[Cheshire]], England. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Northwich - Winnington Works.jpg|thumb|left|Winnington Works in 1992]] |
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The Winnington Works were built in 1874. |
The Winnington Works were built in 1874. |
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The laboratory was set up by the ICI Alkali Division of [[Imperial Chemical Industries]]. The chemist [[Francis Arthur Freeth]] arrived in 1907, and became head of the laboratory.<ref>[https://books.google. |
The laboratory was set up by the ICI Alkali Division of [[Imperial Chemical Industries]]. The chemist [[Francis Arthur Freeth]] arrived in 1907, and became head of the laboratory.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Lw9VElFQEhMC&pg=PA560 ''New Scientist'' 12 March 1959]</ref> ICI was formed in 1926. |
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===Discovery of polythene=== |
===Discovery of polythene=== |
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{{Seealso|Plastics engineering}} |
{{Seealso|Plastics engineering}} |
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On 24 March 1933<ref>[https://books.google. |
On 24 March 1933<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=rJFMnSKa0S0C&pg=PA836 ''New Scientist'' 24 March 1983]</ref> two scientists conducted an experiment that produced polythene ([[polyethylene]]). [[Benzaldehyde]] was reacted with ethene ([[ethylene]]) at 2,000 [[Atmosphere (unit)|atmospheres]] pressure. Sir [[Michael Perrin]] worked with this group of scientists from October 1933 until 1938.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=idzeW5i68UYC&pg=PA28 ''New Scientist'' 24 January 1957]</ref> In December 1935 he conducted an experiment that allowed polythene to be created. Polythene is the world's most widespread [[plastic]]. |
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In 1958, manufacture of polythene was moved to ICI's plant in [[Hertfordshire]] (ICI Plastics). |
In 1958, manufacture of polythene was moved to ICI's plant in [[Hertfordshire]] (ICI Plastics). |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Cheshire}} |
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* [[Billingham Manufacturing Plant]], former ICI fertiliser plant |
* [[Billingham Manufacturing Plant]], former ICI fertiliser plant |
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* [[British Plastics Federation]] |
* [[British Plastics Federation]] |
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* ICI [[Fibres Research Centre]] at Harrogate |
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* [[Widnes Laboratory]], where the world's first synthetic [[general anaesthetic]] gas was developed |
* [[Widnes Laboratory]], where the world's first synthetic [[general anaesthetic]] gas was developed |
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[[File:Birthplace of Polythene plaque, Winnington.JPG|thumb|right|Polythene invention memorial]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Imperial Chemical Industries]] |
[[Category:Imperial Chemical Industries]] |
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[[Category:Research institutes in Cheshire]] |
[[Category:Research institutes in Cheshire]] |
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[[Category:Northwich]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 31 August 2024
| Winnington Laboratory | |
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ICI Winnington | |
 Former ICI works in November 2005 | |
  Location within Cheshire | |
| Former names | ICI Research Laboratory |
| Alternative names | Alkali Division Research Laboratories[1] |
| General information | |
| Type | Chemical Research Centre |
| Address | Winnington, Cheshire, CW8 4DU |
| Coordinates | 53°16′07″N 2°31′58″W / 53.2687°N 2.5327°W |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Client | ICI |
| Owner | ICI |
The Winnington Laboratory was a former chemical laboratory at Winnington, near Northwich, in Cheshire, England.
History
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The Winnington Works were built in 1874.
The laboratory was set up by the ICI Alkali Division of Imperial Chemical Industries. The chemist Francis Arthur Freeth arrived in 1907, and became head of the laboratory.[2] ICI was formed in 1926.
Discovery of polythene
[edit]On 24 March 1933[3] two scientists conducted an experiment that produced polythene (polyethylene). Benzaldehyde was reacted with ethene (ethylene) at 2,000 atmospheres pressure. Sir Michael Perrin worked with this group of scientists from October 1933 until 1938.[4] In December 1935 he conducted an experiment that allowed polythene to be created. Polythene is the world's most widespread plastic.
In 1958, manufacture of polythene was moved to ICI's plant in Hertfordshire (ICI Plastics).
Structure
[edit]The laboratory was off the A533 next to the River Weaver and south of Barnton, Cheshire. The nearby chemical works makes soda ash (sodium carbonate). 280 staff worked at the laboratory.
See also
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- Billingham Manufacturing Plant, former ICI fertiliser plant
- British Plastics Federation
- ICI Fibres Research Centre at Harrogate
- Widnes Laboratory, where the world's first synthetic general anaesthetic gas was developed
References
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