1746 ⟶ John Roebuck Develops the Lead Chamber Process for Sulfuric Acid Production
John Roebuck invents the lead chamber process.
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United Kingdom🧪 John Roebuck Develops the Lead Chamber Process for Sulfuric Acid Production
John Roebuck invents the lead chamber process.⟶
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