Francis S. Key is the principal scientist and founder of the Colloidal Science
Laboratory, Inc. which conducts research on metal colloids. Mr. Key
was educated at Columbia University and Newark College of Engineering.
He has an extensive background in the fields of electrical engineering,
computer science, and various branches of physics and engineering. Mr.
Key's experience in scientific research and engineering spans a period
over 35 years, beginning with his contributions to the design of space
flight hardware used on the Apollo and Viking space missions.
Mr. Key is known for meticulous attention to details, and relentless investigative procedures, both of which have led to innovative solutions to problems in defense, aerospace and private industry.
Mr. Key has spent thousands of hours performing research in the science of colloids with particular emphasis concerning the production and analysis of metal colloids. He has built a laboratory facility for colloidal research which is state of the art for the field. He has also instituted analytical methods and developed manufacturing processes which insure the highest purity and consistency possible for a colloidal product.