H. Tracy Hall, 88; GE chemist invented process for creating diamonds
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 02:28
in Physics & Chemistry
H. Tracy Hall, the physical chemist who invented the first reproducible process for making diamonds in the laboratory, kicking off a multibillion-dollar industry, died Friday at his home in Provo, Utah. He was 88 and had Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.