Replica of Dewar Vacuum Flask containing Mercury, 1930

Made:: 1930 in London

maker:: Scientific Supplies Co. Ltd.

designer:: James Dewar

Replica of object in Royal Institution collection: Dewar vacuum tube with mercury for reflecting surface, by Scientific Supplies Co., London, England, 1930.

Details

Category:: Heat

Object Number:: 1930-938

Materials:: glass and mercury

Measurements:: overall: x 215 mm x , 61 mm, .18kg

type:: vacuum flask (dewar) and replica

credit:: Scientific Supplies Co. Ltd.

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