Nernst lamp, c. 1900.

Made:: 1895-1905

Nernst lamp (burner broken)

Nernst lamp. The Nernst lamp has a rod of refractory metal oxide which conducts electricity when hot and glows brightly when an electric current passes through it.

Details

Category:: Lighting

Object Number:: 1966-267

type:: lamps

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