Isaac Babbitt
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.
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| Birth date | July 26, 1799 |
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| Date of death | May 26, 1862 |
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