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LicenseMcLeod's vacuum gauge (imperfect), with open mercury source
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McLeod's vacuum gauge (imperfect), with open mercury source, unsigned, British, 1880 (see note). This object is described in Phil. Trans. 1881 part II p.393, October 2nd 1880.
Details
- Category:
- Vacuum Technology
- Object Number:
- 1919-388
- Materials:
- glass, mercury, mahogany (wood), platinum (metal), felt and rubber (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 145 mm x 820 mm x 80 mm, 0.3kg
vacuum gauge only: 50 mm x 820 mm x 60 mm, 0.11kg
- type:
- gauges
- credit:
- Executors of Sir William Crookes
