Hinks liquid oxygen vaporiser c 1930.

5 litre flask, complete, for oxygen breathing apparatus. Liquid oxygen was contained in the 5 litre vacuum walled flask. As oxygen evaporated, it built up pressure, and the gas was forced up and through the coil element on top. A tube took it to the airman's mask.

Details

Category:
Aeronautics
Object Number:
1923-1510
Materials:
copper, steel, zinc and brass
Measurements:
overall height and diameter: 545 x 200 mm
type:
aircraft, aeroplanes and equipment
credit:
Imperial War Museum