Thomson Type Current Balance, 1888
- maker:
- James White
- patentee:
- William Baron Kelvin Thomson
- supplier:
- Elliott Brothers
(Lord Kelvin) Thomson's centi-ampere balance from 1 to 50 centi-amperes, made by J. White, Glasgow, 1888. Box contains sliding weights counterpoises, thermometer reading glass, and other accessory apparatus for use with the above.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- 1888-146
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, nickel plated, plastic (vulcanite?), cork and textile
- Measurements:
-
overall: 138 mm x 440 mm x 200 mm, , 11.595kg
- type:
- current balance
- credit:
- Elliott Brothers
