High-Range Mercury Thermometer by Dr. Muencke, 1880-1890
- maker:
- Robert Muencke
High-range mercury thermometer by Dr. Rob Muencke, Berlin, 1880-1890. Graduated from 10° to 460°C. Filled with nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas to stop mercury from boiling.
Details
- Category:
- Heat
- Object Number:
- 1890-27
- Materials:
- glass, mercury and nitrogen or carbon dioxide enclosed
- Measurements:
-
overall: 310 mm x x , 5 mm, .015kg
- type:
- thermometer (mercury)
- credit:
- The Royal Society (Government Grant Committee)