Calorimeter used by James Joule to accommodate gas cylinders

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Calorimeter used by James Joule to accommodate gas cylinders
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Calorimeter used by James Joule to accommodate gas cylinders, c.1845.

Designed to accommodate gas cylinders. Used for experiments on Changes of Temperature, condensation of Air

Details

Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1969.5.4

Materials:: iron and Double-sided to produce an air-gap for circulation

Measurements:: overall: 381 mm x 90 mm x 12 mm, 27.5 kg

type:: calorimeter

credit:: Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology

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