Spencer Silver

Quick Facts

Full Name	Spencer Silver
Occupation	Chemist
Date Of Birth	Feb 6, 1941(1941-02-06)
Age	83
Date Of Death	2021-05-08
Birthplace	San Antonio
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Spencer Silver Biography

Spencer Silver is one of the most popular and richest Chemist who was born on February 6, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Chemist, whose invention of an adhesive that could be reused led to the creation of Post-It Note in 1974. He was awarded the highest award by 3M for his contribution to research and engineering.

Co-inventor Silver’s Silver’s co-inventor Arthur Fry was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

The couple, along with his spouse, Linda Anne Martin Silver got married in 1965. Two daughters of the couple, Allison Anne Silver and Jennifer Lynne Silver, were born in 1966 and in 1969 respectively.

Spencer Silver Net Worth

Spencer Silver is one of the richest Chemist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Spencer Silver 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated with a degree in chemistry at Arizona State University in 1962 He then obtained the Ph.D. on organic chemistry at Colorado State University. University of Colorado.

Arthur Fry initially used Silver’s special adhesive for marking pages of an ecumenical church book (Fry was a singer in the church choir and his bookmarks often fell off and caused Fry to loose his spot).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Spencer Silver Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Spencer Ranked on the list of most popular Chemist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Spencer Silver celebrates birthday on February 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Spencer Silver

1. Spencer Silver was an American chemist born in 1941.
2. He is best known for inventing Post-it notes in 1968.
3. Silver’s invention was initially rejected by his employer, 3M.
4. Post-it notes were launched commercially in 1980 and became a huge success.
5. The adhesive used on Post-it notes is called “repositionable” or “low-tack.”
6. Silver held over 20 patents during his career at 3M.
7. He received several awards for his contributions to science and innovation.
8. Silver passed away on May 8, 2021, at the age of 80.
9. His legacy lives on through the ubiquitous use of Post-it notes worldwide.
10. Silver’s invention has been described as one of the most innovative products of the twentieth century.

What did Spencer Silver discover?

Spencer F. Silver, the chemist who invented the adhesive that makes 3M’s Post-it notes stick , died May 8 at the age of 80. Silver worked at 3M for 30 years, from 1966 to 1996.

Who is Spencer Silver for kids?

In 1968, Spencer Silver was a senior scientist working to develop new classes of adhesives at 3M when he discovered an acrylic adhesive with unique properties. It was formed of tiny spheres that provided a pressure- sensitive adhesive with a high level of tack but a low degree of adhesion.

Did Spencer Silver have a wife?

Spencer silver is a famous american Scientist. He was born in San Antonio, Texas. Spencer Silver is married to Linda Anne Martin Silver. Spencer Silver invented the reusable glue on Post-it Notes in 1968.

Is Spencer Silver still alive?

May 8, 2021

Who invented sticky note?

Arthur Fry