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Repka, Benjamin Charles was born on July 5, 1927 in Buffalo. Son of Benjamin Charles and Marie Rose (Bleab) Repka.
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Benjamin Charles Repka
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Benjamin Charles Repka, American Polymer chemist. Achievements include 2 United States and 1 Canadian patent in polyolefin field; participation in development of polypropylene processes; advanced research on Ziegler-Natta catalysts and deashing processes for polyolefins. Recipient Fellowship, Union Carbide, 1955. Member American Chemical Society (councilor 1970-1976, chairman Delaware section 1972).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Canisius College, 1949; Master of Science, Canisius College, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1957.
Career
Engineer, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1949-1953; research chemist, Hercules Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1956-1968; research associate, Hercules Inc., Wilmington, 1968-1982; manager patent coordination, Hercules Inc., Wilmington, 1982-1985; manager new technology, Hercules Inc., Wilmington, 1985-1989; consultant, Condux, Newark, since 1991.
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Membership
Member American Chemical Society (councilor 1970-1976, chairman Delaware section 1972).
Connections
Married Marie Victoria Santercole, July 4, 1953. Children: Michael X., Mark L., David A., DanielF.
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Roman Catholic