Mercury interrupter and rectifier

Mercury interrupter and rectifier

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Mercury interrupter and rectifier, part of x-ray installation, by the Cavendish Electrical Co., London, England, 1905-1909.

Details

Category:
X-rays
Object Number:
1938-481 Pt13
Materials:
mercury
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 430 mm x 180 mm,
type:
interrupter
credit:
Poplar Borough Council