Calorimeter used by James Joule for the more accurate determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat
- Made:
- c1860 in Greater Manchester
Calorimeter used by James Joule for the more accurate determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat, c.1860.
Although used and commisioned by Joule the maker of this item remains uncredited. Other items equipment Joule used was made by Dancer and E.T Bellhouse & Co, Eagle Foundry, Manchester.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1969.5.53
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 100 mm 270 mm,
- type:
- calorimeter
- credit:
- Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology
