Mercury thermometer

Mercury thermometer

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Mercury thermometer
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Mercury thermometer, measuring in the range 60-240 degrees Fahrenheit, in die-cast metal sectioned tube, made by G. H. Zeal Limited, London, 1990-1999

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1514
Materials:
mercury, glass, steel (metal), zinc alloy, brass (copper, zinc alloy), plastic (unidentified) and polytetrafluoroethylene
Measurements:
overall: 293 mm x 42 mm, 0.226kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
British Gas plc