Hall, Charles Martin

Name:
Hall, Charles Martin
Detailed information:
(1863–1914). A native of Ohio, Hall invented a method of reducing aluminum oxide in molten cryolite by electrochemical means. This discovery made possible the large-scale production of metallic aluminum and resulted in formation of the Aluminum Company of America. The process requires high electric power input. Hall is generally considered the founder of the aluminum industry.See Hall Process.