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 containing mica, with side tube and four glass terminal tubes, unsigned, 1871-1890.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-363 Pt6
Materials:
glass, mica and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 347 mm x 60 mm, , .055kg
type:
resistance thermometer (sensor), resistance thermometer and component