Isotope Container for Industrial Inspection

PART OF:
Three isotope containers for industrial inspection
Made:
1940-1959
Isotope Container for Industrial Inspection

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Isotope container for industrial inspection, 1940-1959.

Details

Category:
X-rays
Object Number:
1962-306/3
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 430 mm x 400 mm,
type:
container
credit:
Picker International Ltd; Associated Electrical Industries Limited

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