Honorary Degree from Wilberforce University awarded to James A. Parsons Jr.
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Honorary Degree from Wilberforce University awarded to James A. Parsons Jr.

Wilberforce University, American, founded 1856 · 1941

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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

James A. Parsons Jr. was a scientist, inventor, and university professor, whose research with rust resistant metals and iron alloys is credited with leading to the development of stainless steel. He developed Durimet 20, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy also known as Alloy 20, which is still widely used today in a diverse range of industries including petrochemical, textile, nuclear, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, textile and chemical and food processing.

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