Two letters from Sir Henry Bessemer to J. C. Bayley
- Made:
- 1871-10-23-1871-10-24
- maker:
- Bessemer, Henry
The first letter discusses the importance of removing phosphorous during steel-making and hints that Bessemer is approaching a breakthrough in his own process. The second letter compares Webster's patent [no. 2364 from 1868] with Bessemer's prior patent covering the use of acidic or hydrocarbon gases in steel refining.
Details
- Measurements:
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folded180.00mm (height)110.00mm (width)overall180.00mm (height)220.00mm (width)
- Extent:
- 2 items
- Identifier:
- MS/1147
- Access:
- Open Access
- rights:
- Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions