Abel's Flash Point Apparatus, London, 1910-1912

Made:
1910-1912 in London
supplier:
Baird and Tatlock (London) Limited

Abel's flash-point apparatus for petroleum, with two mercury thermometers by Baird & Tatlock Ltd., London, 1910-12, serial no. 3163.

This instrument was adopted as the standard pattern by the Indian and German governments and is identical in construction and use with Abel’s apparatus with the addition of clockwork to open the cover and depress the flame. This means that the pendulum is rendered unnecessary.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1912-146
Materials:
copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, mercury, lead alloy, nickel, cotton, stainless steel and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 230 mm x 200 mm, 2.74kg
type:
equipment and flash point apparatus
credit:
VWR International