Coffin of nuclear fuel, c. 1950.

Model of a metal cylinder (simulated 'fuel rod') in a Coffin of nuclear fuel, c. 1950.

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Model of a metal cylinder (simulated 'fuel rod') in a
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Model of a metal cylinder (simulated 'fuel rod') in a coffin-shaped oak container, presented to Sir Monty Finniston. Dedication, 'Einstein & Finniston / Theory to Experiment' , 1945-1955.

Metal cylinder in a coffin-shaped oak container, presented to Sir Monty Finniston

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1998-796
Materials:
complete, wood, oak, textile, cotton velvet, metal, stainless steel, brass and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 147 mm x 60 mm, .195 kg
type:
model - representation and coffin
credit:
W & F.C Bonham & Sons Ltd.