Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine

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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine
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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine, glass tube and rubber stopper, unsigned, 1871-1890.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-363 Pt1
Materials:
glass, rubber (unidentified), platinum (metal), cotton thread and bitumen
Measurements:
overall: x 265 mm x , 30 mm, .04kg
type:
resistance thermometer (sensor), resistance thermometer and component
credit:
Callendar, Mrs.