Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine

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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine
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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine, in glass tube with bitumen and four wire terminals, unsigned, 1871-1890.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-363 Pt5
Materials:
glass, mica, copper (metal), platinum (metal), solder and bitumen
Measurements:
overall: x 420 mm x , 12 mm, .045kg
type:
resistance thermometer (sensor), resistance thermometer and component