Molecular model structure factor projection table

Made:
1930-1970

A molecular model structure factor projection table with accompanying parts, believed to have been made by Eric Nave and Vic Halliwell (Kathleen Lonsdale's instrument maker), based on Olga Kennard's concept. A pre-computer aid used to project diffraction pattern for fine tuning crystal structure. Comprised of a table with a removable unfixed wood top with clear glass top underneath. The table would be used with two lights, one on the bottom and one screwed onto the side (see screw holes). The wooden sticks would be placed underneath the table to create a platform for the crystal, underneath the table. The wood top of the table would be removed and tracing paper placed on top so that the crystals’ shadow could be traced. Used with spot light, inventory number 1993-421/1.

From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1993-421/48
type:
model
credit:
Gift of University College London, in memory of Dame Kathleen Lonsdale

Parts

Molecular model structure factor projection table

Molecular model structure factor projection table

A molecular model structure factor projection table. Table with a removable unfixed wood top with clear glass top underneath. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Object Number:
1993-421/48/1
type:
model
One metal part accompanying projection table

One metal part accompanying projection table

One metal part accompanying projection table, used to hold search light mirror. This would be screwed onto the side, using the screw holes on the table legs.

From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Object Number:
1993-421/48/2
type:
projection table
Bundle of sticks, used with molecular model structure table

Bundle of sticks, used with molecular model structure table

Bundle of sticks, used with the molecular model structure factor projection table to create a platform for the crystal, underneath the table.

From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Object Number:
1993-421/48/3
type:
model