Block of gamma-ray protection glass

Made:: 1897 in Birmingham

manufacturer:: Chance Brothers Limited

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Block of gamma-ray protection glass, type RW52, by Chance-Pilkington Limited, Birmingham, England, 1987. High lead content.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1987-4

Materials:: glass

Measurements:: overall: 147 mm x 148 mm x 108 mm, , 12.09kg

type:: block

credit:: Chance-Pilkington

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Block of gamma-ray protection glass

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