Dalton's Vapour Pressure Apparatus, 1880

Made:
1880 in London
maker:
J. J. Griffin & Sons
and
John Dalton

Dalton's apparatus for measuring the pressure of saturated vapours at different temperatures, by J. J. Griffin and Sons, London, England, 1880. Comprised of a thermometer, two inner (and outer) glass tubes, japanned tin vessel with handles, box wood scale, brass frame on wooden base, spirit lamp and tripod. (See note.)

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1880-4
Materials:
glass, metal (unknown), wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, mahogany (wood) and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: x x , , 4.92kg
overall (estimate): 1220 mm x 305 mm x 225 mm, ,
type:
laboratory equipment (physical chemistry) and equipment
credit:
Fisons plc (Scientific Equipment Division)