Paul John Flory ( June 19 , 1910 -- September 9 , 1985 ) was an American chemist and Nobel laureate who was known for his work in the field of polymers , or macromolecules .
Paul John Flory ( June 19 , 1910 -- September 9 , 1985 ) was an American chemist and Nobel laureate . He worked in the field of polymers , or macromolecules .