Mercury Electric Contact

Made:
1840-1880 in United Kingdom
Mercury Electric Contact

Mercury Electric Contact
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Mercury electric contact used by James Joule; magnets are missing.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.5.49
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 66 mm x 88 mm x 76 mm,
type:
scientific equipment
credit:
Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology