Lithium furnace made for and used at the British Museum

Made:
1973-1977
Lithium furnace made for and used at the British Museum

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Lithium furnace made for and used at the British Museum, Department of Scientific Research, in the carbon-14 dating of organic materials, 1973-1977.

Details

Category:
X-rays
Object Number:
2001-552
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 590 mm x 210 mm x 190 mm,
overall (estimate): 590 x 203 x 150 mm
type:
lithium furnace
credit:
British Museum, Department of Scientific Research

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