Bottle containing alloy of 80% potassium nitrate (nitre) and 20% lead nitrate

PART OF:
Ten bottles containing a series of alloys of potassium nitrate
Made:
1885 in London
SMG00231873

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Bottle marked B9 containing alloy of 80% potassium nitrate (nitre) and 20% lead nitrate that solidified at 292 degrees

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1885-17/9
Measurements:
each jar: 100 x 55 mm
type:
alloys for demonstrating solidification temperatures
credit:
Normal School of Science (Physical Laboratory, via Dr. F. Guthrie)