Specimen jar

Made:: 1855 in England

Jar containing specimens of mercury methyl and mercury amyl prepared by Edward Frankland at Owen's College, c.1855.

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Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1991.347.14

Measurements:: 317 mm 27 mm,

type:: organometallic compound - mercury alkyl compound

credit:: Gift of Manchester Museum

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