Aluminum: Common Metal, Uncommon Past Science History Institute
Whereas Hall was the child of learned, collegeeducated parents, Héroult's father ran a tannery and had at one time been a laborer at a Devilleprocess aluminum plant; whereas Hall was known as a quiet, obedient, studious child, Héroult was sent to a series of boarding schools, possibly in part to tame his rebelliousness.