Deep-Sea Reversing Mercury Thermometer, 1950-1955

Made:
1950-1955 in London
Pressure-protected deep-sea reversing thermometer by Negretti &

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Pressure-protected deep-sea reversing thermometer by Negretti &
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Pressure-protected deep-sea reversing thermometer by Negretti & Zambra, London, 1950-55. Tested by the National Physical Laboratory, 1955-66.

Details

Category:
Oceanography
Object Number:
1977-4
Materials:
glass, mercury, brass (copper, zinc alloy), nickel plated and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: x 315 mm x , 18 mm, .105kg
type:
thermometer and mercury thermometer
credit:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Deacon Laboratories