Mercury nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer

Mercury-in-glass nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer

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Mercury-in-glass nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer
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Mercury-in-glass nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer, measuring in the range 20-230 degrees Fahrenheit, made by G. H. Zeal, London, 1952. With brass sleeve.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1510
Materials:
mercury, glass, nitrogen and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 15 mm, 0.035kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
British Gas plc